Judge Info - Lewis Andersen
Showdog.com Judge Since Monday, September 30, 2013
Retirement
Announced 7/31/2014
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. 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 Lewis Andersen looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Very High |
| Forequarter | Low |
| Hindquarter | Low |
| Gait | Very Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Normal |
| Coat | High |
| Size/Height | High |
| Feet | 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. Lewis Andersen has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Terri Farnum |
| 2 | Bradie DiNapoli |
| 3 | Listy Cousar |
| 4 | Huntert Dawe |
| 5 | Hen Kilburn |
| 6 | Erik Mitchell |
| 7 | Cliff Irwin |
| 8 | Keven Dowdle |
| 9 | Ben Marro |
| 10 | Maret Gentile |
| 11 | Rachero Fergus |
| 12 | Bre Strayhorn |
| 13 | Tod Brubaker |
| 14 | Aly Dimaggio |
| 15 | Chuck Donaldson |
| 16 | Stephanie Scott |
| 17 | Jos Harter |
| 18 | Ron Boening |
| 19 | Jene Moak |
| 20 | Kimberly Carson |
| 21 | Parker Hart |
| 22 | Joandy Classen |
| 23 | Joey Finch |
| 24 | Holly Pollok |
| 25 | Emily Nguyen |
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 |
| Airmid 189 | 6/15/2025 | Parhelion Dustbunny |
| May 2025 G.S.M.D. Nationals | 5/16/2025 | |
| April 2025 Pekingese Nationals | 4/22/2025 | |
| April 2025 Pointer Nationals | 4/17/2025 | |
| South Florida 348 | 4/14/2025 | |
| Ztc Frenchies 6 | 3/16/2025 | |
| February 2025 Dogue de Bordeaux Nationals | 2/26/2025 | |
| ATK all breed 83 | 2/12/2025 | Arrosa Cactus |
| November 2024 W.H.W.T. Nationals | 11/21/2024 | |
| October 2024 W.H.W.T. Nationals | 10/21/2024 |
