Judge Info - Kristen Wiggs
Showdog.com Judge Since Monday, June 9, 2003
Retirement
Announced 6/30/2008
Doesn't like using the same breeds that win every other show for BIS. Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Doesn't show a breed bias at all. Has a tendency to like dogs the more often they're seen. Thinks a dog needs to earn its championship before it should even be considered for best of breed.
Traits
Each judge on ShowDog.Com gives a different amount of weight to each trait of the dogs that they judge in each show. Below is a table of which traits Kristen Wiggs looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Low |
| Forequarter | Low |
| Hindquarter | High |
| Gait | Very Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Very High |
| Coat | Normal |
| Size/Height | Very Low |
| Feet | Very Low |
Favorite Handlers
Each judge has a preference for certain handlers. These preferences may be based on past experiences, showing style, or just plain old dirty politics. This preference is completely separate from the quality of the exhibitor, which DOES come into play in the show ring. Kristen Wiggs has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Edna Dixon |
| 2 | Jay McHaney |
| 3 | June Dixon |
| 4 | Matt Moore |
| 5 | Jessa McKinnley |
| 6 | John Rome |
| 7 | Beah McEwen |
| 8 | Katy Murrell |
| 9 | Riely Whalen |
| 10 | Ster Stockyard |
| 11 | Caryn Brumit |
| 12 | Flozell Tucker |
| 13 | Herb Bowe |
| 14 | Norma Young |
| 15 | Dan Adams |
| 16 | Den Towler |
| 17 | Coby Rodriguez |
| 18 | Alles Vickers |
| 19 | Jony Bewely |
| 20 | Nathia Barks |
| 21 | Jeff Wehlan |
| 22 | Greg Alexander |
| 23 | Willie Cundiff |
| 24 | Bob Coke |
| 25 | Debbie Merrill |
Only the top 25 are listed for the sake of brevity.
Recent Judged Shows
Below is a list of the shows recently judged by this judge.
| Show | Date | Best in Show |
| 6/29 Amstaff | 6/29/2022 | |
| May 2022 A.S.T. Nationals | 5/12/2022 | |
| When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 239 | 3/30/2022 | CK The Welsh Way |
| TNT 234th All Breed Show | 2/15/2022 | TLC Tropical Topical |
| New Dawn Kerry Show 1 | 1/8/2022 | |
| January 2022 S.C.W.T. Nationals | 1/8/2022 | |
| December 2021 Portuguese Podengo Nationals | 12/24/2021 | |
| December 2021 Rottweiler Nationals | 12/14/2021 | |
| The Lemon Claws Its A Decider 28 | 11/25/2021 | TLC Cinnamon Swirls |
| November 2021 Bull Terrier Nationals | 11/9/2021 |
