Judge Info - Modesto Clem
Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, September 30, 2007
Retirement
Announced 6/30/2008
Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Relatively high level of breed bias. Thinks a dog needs to earn its championship before it should even be considered for best of breed.
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 Modesto Clem looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Low |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Normal |
| Top Neck and Back | High |
| Coat | Normal |
| 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. Modesto Clem has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Kelly LaFoy |
| 2 | Rusty Walter |
| 3 | Ellen Schroeder |
| 4 | Patrick Sayforth |
| 5 | Kim Coleman |
| 6 | Clan Melby |
| 7 | George Anderson |
| 8 | Doug Mavroulis |
| 9 | Alejam Zapien |
| 10 | Kate Dalton |
| 11 | Geor Board |
| 12 | Mike Schneider |
| 13 | Martha Woodson |
| 14 | Annee Lino |
| 15 | Chrise Elleberee |
| 16 | Aarthom Rapier |
| 17 | Angela Fletcher |
| 18 | Sam Tacker |
| 19 | Stephew Deering |
| 20 | Marry Anne Bryant |
| 21 | All Mederos |
| 22 | George Cruce |
| 23 | Roby Hawks |
| 24 | John Urick |
| 25 | Reberol Pattison |
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 |
| April 2025 Belgian Laekenois Nationals | 4/27/2025 | |
| Millsill ACS Show 104 | 4/24/2025 | |
| Fall Leaves 253 | 4/23/2025 | Dondaig Night Agent |
| January 2025 Great Dane Nationals | 1/19/2025 | |
| January 2025 Toy Fox Terrier Nationals | 1/15/2025 | |
| ZTSM Show 59 | 1/10/2025 | TLC Mrs Tartan Toffee |
| December 2024 Curly-Coated Retriever Nationals | 12/20/2024 | |
| December 2024 Alaskan Klee Kai Nationals | 12/19/2024 | |
| Incorgnito 149 | 12/14/2024 | |
| DanAlan 79 | 11/18/2024 |
