Judge Info - Paul Perry

Showdog.com Judge Since Monday, October 31, 2011
Retirement Announced 11/30/2011

Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Very political judge, likes to see certain handlers on dogs. 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 Paul Perry looks for.

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

Rank Exhibitor
1 Katy Murrell
2 Beah McEwen
3 John Rome
4 Jessa McKinnley
5 Norma Young
6 Dan Adams
7 Jay McHaney
8 Jeff Wehlan
9 Willie Cundiff
10 Bob Coke
11 Debbie Merrill
12 Edna Dixon
13 Jean Infante
14 Ster Coaxum
15 Kennis Greiner
16 Marc Buchhelt
17 June Dixon
18 Aimeene Good
19 Matt Moore
20 Robert Pouk
21 Riely Whalen
22 Ster Stockyard
23 Caryn Brumit
24 Flozell Tucker
25 Rogane Tuller

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
Finn All Breed 55 2/12/2025 TLC Determination In Droves
February 2025 Dandie Dinmont Terrier Nationals 2/6/2025
La Vita Dolce 36 2/5/2025
Husky Power 4 2/4/2025
Spot The Spotty McSpotterson 1/26/2025
Hamos Hounds The Festival 54 12/30/2024 Scirocco Hunter
STL all breed 87 12/26/2024 Scirocco Hunter
Hamos Hounds The Festival 47 12/7/2024 JP I Knew Bettymar
Incorgnito 142 12/2/2024
November 2024 Lakeland Terrier Nationals 11/8/2024


Did you know?
The largest and most prestigious dog show in America is the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, was established in 1877 and is held annually at Madison Square Garden in New York City.