Judge Info - Rachel Barnette
Showdog.com Judge Since Saturday, August 31, 2013
Retirement
Announced 3/31/2015
Shows a slight bias toward bitches over dogs. Actually prefers to see the owner of the dog handling 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 Rachel Barnette looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Low |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | Very High |
| Gait | High |
| Top Neck and Back | High |
| Coat | Very Low |
| Size/Height | Very Low |
| Feet | Very 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. Rachel Barnette has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Bob Golub |
| 2 | Chric Hoover |
| 3 | Dianne Carter |
| 4 | Kristen Gowin |
| 5 | Adrian Campbell |
| 6 | Abby Stewart |
| 7 | Chry Krell |
| 8 | Judy Clarkson |
| 9 | Kath Hazlett |
| 10 | Nata Deming |
| 11 | Evan Kown |
| 12 | Aarry Schmit |
| 13 | Thom Kogut |
| 14 | Carolyn Beerer |
| 15 | Yvette Glover |
| 16 | Bart Alderette |
| 17 | Caraces Rowen |
| 18 | Mark Jetter |
| 19 | Sana Rasnick |
| 20 | Scott Ramsey |
| 21 | Veronica Sheidt |
| 22 | Claire McAllister |
| 23 | Mick Sherrer |
| 24 | Valera Ortiz |
| 25 | Hun Sargeant |
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 |
| Ranch JAH Autumn Fayre 74 | 8/5/2026 | Agamede Sonar |
| Birdsville Shindig 5 | 7/21/2026 | Agamede Millie |
| July 2026 Lowchen Nationals | 7/12/2026 | |
| Clwyds June 23rd All Breed Show | 6/23/2026 | Agamede Selina |
| June 2026 Ibizan Hound Nationals | 6/17/2026 | |
| June 2026 Old English Sheepdog Nationals | 6/2/2026 | |
| TRST all breed 120 | 5/29/2026 | Rookwood Sweet Magnolia |
| Coconut Shy | 5/20/2026 | Agamede Fizz |
| April 2026 Wire Fox Terrier Nationals | 4/2/2026 | |
| March 2026 Clumber Spaniel Nationals | 3/22/2026 |
