Judge Info - Paul Spencer

Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, October 31, 2010
Retirement Announced 12/31/2010

Not very political. Doesn't show a breed bias at all.

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 Spencer looks for.

Trait Importance
Head High
Forequarter High
Hindquarter Normal
Gait Very High
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.  Paul Spencer has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Dianne Carter
2 Abby Stewart
3 Nata Deming
4 Evan Kown
5 Thom Kogut
6 Yvette Glover
7 Bob Golub
8 Caraces Rowen
9 Chric Hoover
10 Sana Rasnick
11 Scott Ramsey
12 Kristen Gowin
13 Adrian Campbell
14 Claire McAllister
15 Mick Sherrer
16 Chry Krell
17 Judy Clarkson
18 Kath Hazlett
19 Chrica Donnellan
20 Aarry Schmit
21 Carolyn Beerer
22 Janis Coakley
23 Bart Alderette
24 Mark Jetter
25 Giulice Lipton

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
April 2024 Swedish Vallhund Nationals 4/25/2024
March 2024 Portuguese Podengo Nationals 3/24/2024
March 2024 Pekingese Nationals 3/22/2024
March 2024 Standard Schnauzer Nationals 3/17/2024
March 2024 Ibizan Hound Nationals 3/17/2024
February 2024 Norwegian Buhund Nationals 2/23/2024
VI Top Of The Muffin To You No. 12 1/21/2024
January 2024 G.B.G.V. Nationals 1/21/2024
RW Poodle Party 54 1/15/2024
January 2024 Cane Corso Nationals 1/2/2024


The Kennel Club (UK) system, which is also used by the Australian National Kennel Council[1] and in other countries, is considered the most difficult to earn a title under.