Judge Info - Leona Kiley
Showdog.com Judge Since Monday, April 30, 2012
Retirement
Announced 4/30/2013
Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in 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 Leona Kiley looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Very High |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | Low |
| Gait | Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Normal |
| Coat | Very Low |
| Size/Height | Very High |
| Feet | Very High |
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. Leona Kiley has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Adrian Campbell |
| 2 | Kristen Gowin |
| 3 | Chry Krell |
| 4 | Judy Clarkson |
| 5 | Kath Hazlett |
| 6 | Chric Hoover |
| 7 | Bob Golub |
| 8 | Aarry Schmit |
| 9 | Carolyn Beerer |
| 10 | Bart Alderette |
| 11 | Mark Jetter |
| 12 | Veronica Sheidt |
| 13 | Dianne Carter |
| 14 | Valera Ortiz |
| 15 | Abby Stewart |
| 16 | Hun Sargeant |
| 17 | Nata Deming |
| 18 | Evan Kown |
| 19 | Brian Coke |
| 20 | Thom Kogut |
| 21 | Yvette Glover |
| 22 | Caraces Rowen |
| 23 | Kelly Glenn |
| 24 | Sana Rasnick |
| 25 | Scott Ramsey |
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 |
| June 2025 Silky Terrier Nationals | 6/19/2025 | |
| Purple 75 | 5/27/2025 | Jelaza Denali |
| April 2025 Kooikerhondje Nationals | 4/26/2025 | |
| Comet Presents Birthday Bash 2025 | 3/27/2025 | Inahook Sable Love |
| Clear Run 108 | 3/14/2025 | Inahook Sable Love |
| HULK HOGAN | 2/25/2025 | TLC Sultana Sundae |
| Fall Leaves 224 | 1/6/2025 | TLC Percy Panda |
| December 2024 Sealyham Terrier Nationals | 12/7/2024 | |
| December 2024 Pembroke Welsh Corgi Nationals | 12/5/2024 | |
| Lake Itasca 117 | 11/7/2024 | 2xS Dark Red Sky |
