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 |
| November 2023 Harrier Nationals | 11/24/2023 | |
| Breacan Fall Show 27 | 11/24/2023 | Solcintra Ramble On Rose |
| Solcintra All Breed 61 | 11/21/2023 | Solcintra Ramble On Rose |
| Llanelli WSS Specialty 17 | 11/20/2023 | |
| November 2023 S.B.T. Nationals | 11/7/2023 | |
| October 2023 Bull Terrier Nationals | 10/9/2023 | |
| Delias Corgi Surprise | 9/21/2023 | |
| August 2023 Akita Nationals | 8/26/2023 | |
| August 2023 English Toy Spaniel Nationals | 8/24/2023 | |
| Wink all breed 24 | 7/14/2023 | Solcintra Sekret |
