Judge Info - Michael Craig
Showdog.com Judge Since Saturday, September 30, 2017
Retirement
Announced 10/31/2017
Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Moderate level of breed bias. Has a tendency to like dogs the more often they're seen. Thinks dogs should be compared to how good they are vs the rest of their breed rather than overall quality vs all dogs.
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 Michael Craig looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | High |
| Forequarter | Very Low |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Normal |
| Top Neck and Back | Low |
| Coat | Very High |
| Size/Height | High |
| Feet | 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. Michael Craig has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Jay McHaney |
| 2 | Jessa McKinnley |
| 3 | John Rome |
| 4 | Beah McEwen |
| 5 | Katy Murrell |
| 6 | Edna Dixon |
| 7 | Norma Young |
| 8 | Dan Adams |
| 9 | Jeff Wehlan |
| 10 | June Dixon |
| 11 | Willie Cundiff |
| 12 | Matt Moore |
| 13 | Bob Coke |
| 14 | Debbie Merrill |
| 15 | Riely Whalen |
| 16 | Ster Stockyard |
| 17 | Jean Infante |
| 18 | Caryn Brumit |
| 19 | Flozell Tucker |
| 20 | Herb Bowe |
| 21 | Ster Coaxum |
| 22 | Kennis Greiner |
| 23 | Marc Buchhelt |
| 24 | Den Towler |
| 25 | Coby Rodriguez |
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 |
| South Florida 387 | 7/14/2025 | |
| July 2025 Manchester Terrier Nationals | 7/7/2025 | |
| WBs Borzoi Bonanza 8 | 6/28/2025 | |
| June 2025 Dogue de Bordeaux Nationals | 6/26/2025 | |
| KaSherr Specialty 25 | 6/18/2025 | |
| June 2025 Belgian Malinois Nationals | 6/18/2025 | |
| June 2025 Miniature Pinscher Nationals | 6/2/2025 | |
| Steinhaus Spring Show 22 | 6/1/2025 | Jelaza Denali |
| Zimbrel Zany Bash VII | 5/28/2025 | Cacharro Grey Skies |
| Malibu Shiba Specialty 6 | 5/12/2025 |
