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 |
| Wink all breed 85 | 5/24/2025 | CafeLatte Snow White |
| April 2025 Welsh Terrier Nationals | 4/24/2025 | |
| La Vita Dolce 50 | 2/20/2025 | |
| Husky Power 7 | 2/7/2025 | |
| Clwyds February 5th All Breed Show | 2/5/2025 | Leo’s Blue Suede Shoes |
| Tuchel Two | 11/19/2024 | |
| Purple 29 | 11/1/2024 | Tatcha de la chat d’hiver |
| October 2024 Lagotto Romagnolo Nationals | 10/3/2024 | |
| September 2024 Beagle Nationals | 9/1/2024 | |
| August 2024 Pointer Nationals | 8/17/2024 |
