Judge Info - Ned Ford
Showdog.com Judge Since Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Retirement
Announced 3/31/2018
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 Ned Ford looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Low |
| Forequarter | Very High |
| Hindquarter | Low |
| Gait | Low |
| Top Neck and Back | High |
| Coat | Low |
| Size/Height | Normal |
| 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. Ned Ford has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Bob Golub |
| 2 | Chric Hoover |
| 3 | Kristen Gowin |
| 4 | Dianne Carter |
| 5 | Adrian Campbell |
| 6 | Abby Stewart |
| 7 | Chry Krell |
| 8 | Judy Clarkson |
| 9 | Kath Hazlett |
| 10 | Nata Deming |
| 11 | Evan Kown |
| 12 | Aarry Schmit |
| 13 | Carolyn Beerer |
| 14 | Thom Kogut |
| 15 | Bart Alderette |
| 16 | Yvette Glover |
| 17 | Mark Jetter |
| 18 | Caraces Rowen |
| 19 | Veronica Sheidt |
| 20 | Sana Rasnick |
| 21 | Scott Ramsey |
| 22 | Claire McAllister |
| 23 | Mick Sherrer |
| 24 | Valera Ortiz |
| 25 | Hun Sargeant |
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 |
| January 2021 Wire Fox Terrier Nationals | 1/2/2021 | |
| Steinhaus Fall Show 28 | 12/4/2020 | Picardy Gavin |
| When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 22 | 12/1/2020 | Picardy Torsten |
| All Breeds Spectacular 142 | 11/27/2020 | Picardy Torsten |
| October 2020 Bichon Frise Nationals | 10/24/2020 | |
| Racs 1st All Breed | 9/29/2020 | Picardy Roi Lion |
| Indiana All Breed 9.20 | 9/20/2020 | BarStar Typical Situation |
| September 2020 Belgian Malinois Nationals | 9/18/2020 | |
| July 2020 Azawakh Nationals | 7/1/2020 | |
| Highland Games 124 | 6/16/2020 | Celho Challenger |
