Judge Info - Kristy Bryant

Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, May 31, 2009
Retirement Announced 8/31/2009

Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Actually prefers to see the owner of the dog handling it. Moderate level of breed bias.

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 Kristy Bryant looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Very Low
Forequarter High
Hindquarter Low
Gait Low
Top Neck and Back Very High
Coat Normal
Size/Height High
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.  Kristy Bryant has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Jennifer Oneil
2 Jamiel Leavens
3 Nany Painter
4 Bill Meyer
5 Peren Troy
6 Greg Alexander
7 Nathia Barks
8 Jony Bewely
9 Alles Vickers
10 Coby Rodriguez
11 Den Towler
12 Herb Bowe
13 Flozell Tucker
14 Caryn Brumit
15 Ster Stockyard
16 Riely Whalen
17 Justin Moyer
18 Pamelan Treadwell
19 Matt Moore
20 Dert Priebe
21 June Dixon
22 Antonio Hutchinson
23 Julie Patton
24 Edna Dixon
25 Deborie Mejorado

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
March 2025 Cairn Terrier Nationals 3/16/2025
Candlelitt 37 2/17/2025
December 2024 Lowchen Nationals 12/12/2024
November 2024 Showdog.com World Cup 11/30/2024 RR*Qarat Smokin Gun
ZTSM Show 52 11/24/2024 Chonselta The Soul Cages
Toy Poodle Parade 465 11/22/2024
November 2024 Portuguese Pointer Nationals 11/20/2024
Finn All Breed 36 11/13/2024 RR*Qarat Smokin Gun
El Paso 11/12 All-Breed 11/12/2024 RR*Qarat Smokin Gun
October 2024 Australian Kelpie Nationals 10/4/2024


Did you know?
A conformation dog show is not a comparison of one dog to another but a comparison of each dog to a judge's mental image of the ideal breed type as outlined in the individual breed's breed standard.