Judge Info - Orval Sales
Showdog.com Judge Since Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Retirement
Announced 1/31/2009
Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Actually prefers to see the owner of the dog handling it. Low 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 Orval Sales looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Low |
| Forequarter | Very High |
| Hindquarter | Low |
| Gait | Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Very High |
| Coat | High |
| Size/Height | Normal |
| 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. Orval Sales has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Aarry Schmit |
| 2 | Kath Hazlett |
| 3 | Judy Clarkson |
| 4 | Chry Krell |
| 5 | Carolyn Beerer |
| 6 | Bart Alderette |
| 7 | Adrian Campbell |
| 8 | Mark Jetter |
| 9 | Kristen Gowin |
| 10 | Veronica Sheidt |
| 11 | Chric Hoover |
| 12 | Bob Golub |
| 13 | Valera Ortiz |
| 14 | Hun Sargeant |
| 15 | Brian Coke |
| 16 | Dianne Carter |
| 17 | Kelly Glenn |
| 18 | Abby Stewart |
| 19 | Elaine Stinson |
| 20 | Janis Lopez |
| 21 | Nata Deming |
| 22 | Evan Kown |
| 23 | Terrance Stuttsman |
| 24 | Bremy Scheffer |
| 25 | Thom Kogut |
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 |
| November 2025 American Water Spaniel Nationals | 11/4/2025 | |
| DragonFyre Otterhound 3 | 10/10/2025 | |
| Ghoulish Delight | 10/7/2025 | |
| September 2025 Dandie Dinmont Terrier Nationals | 9/6/2025 | |
| Clear Run 141 | 7/30/2025 | RR*Qarat Manpats |
| May 2025 Borzoi Nationals | 5/26/2025 | |
| South Florida 355 | 5/2/2025 | |
| April 2025 Borzoi Nationals | 4/26/2025 | |
| Dewars 49 | 3/8/2025 | |
| March 2025 Bulldog Nationals | 3/2/2025 |
