Judge Info - Patricia Stevens

Showdog.com Judge Since Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Retirement Announced 4/30/2017

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.

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 Patricia Stevens looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Normal
Forequarter Low
Hindquarter Very Low
Gait Low
Top Neck and Back Low
Coat Very High
Size/Height High
Feet Very 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.  Patricia Stevens has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Adrian Campbell
2 Chry Krell
3 Judy Clarkson
4 Kath Hazlett
5 Kristen Gowin
6 Chric Hoover
7 Aarry Schmit
8 Bob Golub
9 Carolyn Beerer
10 Bart Alderette
11 Mark Jetter
12 Veronica Sheidt
13 Dianne Carter
14 Valera Ortiz
15 Hun Sargeant
16 Abby Stewart
17 Nata Deming
18 Evan Kown
19 Brian Coke
20 Kelly Glenn
21 Thom Kogut
22 Yvette Glover
23 Elaine Stinson
24 Caraces Rowen
25 Janis Lopez

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
Happy Retirement Crowne In The Wind 7/10/2026
Clwyds June 29th ACS Specialty 6/29/2026
summer 4 6/2/2026
May 2026 Australian Terrier Nationals 5/11/2026
Toy Poodle Parade 522 4/15/2026
March 2026 Saint Bernard Nationals 3/26/2026
March 2026 Bulldog Nationals 3/2/2026
TER all breed 51 2/16/2026 Zim de Rossi
Clwyds Memory of My Mum All Breed Show 2/7/2026 Solcintra2 Vanya
Sun Canyon 31 1/27/2026 Zim de Rossi


Did you know?
Additional points may be awarded to the Best of Winners, or a class dog that goes Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex, again depending on the number of dogs competing