Judge Info - Michelle Hamilton
Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, August 31, 2014
Retirement
Announced 12/31/2015
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. Low level of breed bias. 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 Michelle Hamilton looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | High |
| Forequarter | Low |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Very High |
| Top Neck and Back | Low |
| Coat | High |
| Size/Height | Normal |
| 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. Michelle Hamilton has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Marisa Feagin |
| 2 | Duane Rawley |
| 3 | Stew Kellermen |
| 4 | Terry Galloway |
| 5 | Rogane Tuller |
| 6 | Robert Pouk |
| 7 | Aimeene Good |
| 8 | Emma Moss |
| 9 | Kristen Schindewolf |
| 10 | Marc Buchhelt |
| 11 | Kennis Greiner |
| 12 | Ster Coaxum |
| 13 | Logan Ray |
| 14 | Jean Infante |
| 15 | Debbie Merrill |
| 16 | John Urick |
| 17 | Bob Coke |
| 18 | Roby Hawks |
| 19 | George Cruce |
| 20 | Willie Cundiff |
| 21 | All Mederos |
| 22 | Jeff Wehlan |
| 23 | Stephew Deering |
| 24 | Aarthom Rapier |
| 25 | Dan Adams |
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 |
| May 2023 Bichon Frise Nationals | 5/24/2023 | |
| May 2023 Chinese Shar-Pei Nationals | 5/21/2023 | |
| April 2023 Clumber Spaniel Nationals | 4/22/2023 | |
| March 2023 Alaskan Klee Kai Nationals | 3/19/2023 | |
| March 2023 Havanese Nationals | 3/9/2023 | |
| Last Shot at the Cup LVI | 2/27/2023 | |
| February 2023 Tibetan Terrier Nationals | 2/25/2023 | |
| Seasar II All Breed 123 | 2/17/2023 | DenKees Dragon on Parade |
| February 2023 Shetland Sheepdog Nationals | 2/4/2023 | |
| RiverBend All Breed 23-01-21 | 1/21/2023 | Wyvern Fly Away G5 |
