Judge Info - Lean Hoeffner

Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, June 1, 2003
Retirement Announced 6/30/2008

Actually prefers to see the owner of the dog handling it. Low 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 Lean Hoeffner looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Very Low
Forequarter Normal
Hindquarter High
Gait Very High
Top Neck and Back Normal
Coat High
Size/Height Very Low
Feet Normal

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.  Lean Hoeffner has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Rogane Tuller
2 Terry Galloway
3 Stew Kellermen
4 Robert Pouk
5 Duane Rawley
6 Aimeene Good
7 Marisa Feagin
8 Marc Buchhelt
9 Kennis Greiner
10 Ster Coaxum
11 Jean Infante
12 Debbie Merrill
13 Bob Coke
14 Willie Cundiff
15 Jeff Wehlan
16 Emma Moss
17 Kristen Schindewolf
18 Dan Adams
19 Logan Ray
20 Norma Young
21 John Urick
22 Katy Murrell
23 Beah McEwen
24 John Rome
25 Roby Hawks

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 2024 Harrier Nationals 3/24/2024
Mind the point schedule please 2/10/2024
AirMid 98 2/5/2024 Ravenpoint Bella
Fall Leaves 172 2/2/2024 Dondaig Thanos
Card all breed 58 1/19/2024 Dondaig Thanos
Incorgnito 4 1/13/2024
December 2023 G.S.P. Nationals 12/27/2023
December 2023 Canaan Dog Nationals 12/12/2023
December 2023 P.B.G.V Nationals 12/7/2023
November 2023 Tibetan Terrier Nationals 11/25/2023


Did you know?
The sit for exam is a modified version of the Stand for Exam. It is generally used in novice level classes and requires the handler to order the dog to sit and then to move away from the dog the length of the leash. The judge will then approach the dog and pet the dog's head.