Judge Info - Paul Dougherty

Showdog.com Judge Since Saturday, February 7, 2009
Retirement Announced 10/31/2009

Shows a slight bias toward bitches over dogs. Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in 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 Paul Dougherty looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Normal
Forequarter Normal
Hindquarter Low
Gait Normal
Top Neck and Back High
Coat Normal
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.  Paul Dougherty has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Rogane Tuller
2 Terry Galloway
3 Robert Pouk
4 Stew Kellermen
5 Aimeene Good
6 Duane Rawley
7 Marisa Feagin
8 Marc Buchhelt
9 Kennis Greiner
10 Ster Coaxum
11 Jean Infante
12 Debbie Merrill
13 Bob Coke
14 Willie Cundiff
15 Jeff Wehlan
16 Emma Moss
17 Kristen Schindewolf
18 Dan Adams
19 Norma Young
20 Logan Ray
21 Katy Murrell
22 John Urick
23 Beah McEwen
24 John Rome
25 Jessa McKinnley

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
South Florida 258 9/28/2024
September 2024 Pointer Nationals 9/17/2024
Maisie 4 9/16/2024
Purple 20 8/20/2024 Alaskan Marbles
August 2024 German Spitz Nationals 8/14/2024
July 2024 Kooikerhondje Nationals 7/26/2024
Corgivaganza 206 6/29/2024
June 2024 Sussex Spaniel Nationals 6/27/2024
June 2024 Tibetan Mastiff Nationals 6/9/2024
Nata All Breed 33 5/13/2024 Brescia Magic Mystery


Did you know?
In the American Kennel Club, a dog needs 15 points to become a Champion, with each win gaining anywhere from zero to five points depending on the number of dogs competing and the area where the show is held.