Judge Info - Saul Martinez

Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, February 28, 2010
Retirement Announced 10/31/2010

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

Trait Importance
Head Normal
Forequarter Normal
Hindquarter High
Gait High
Top Neck and Back Very Low
Coat Very Low
Size/Height Very High
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.  Saul Martinez has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Justin Moyer
2 Pamelan Treadwell
3 Dert Priebe
4 Antonio Hutchinson
5 Peren Troy
6 Julie Patton
7 Bill Meyer
8 Deborie Mejorado
9 Jamiel Leavens
10 Jennifer Oneil
11 Nany Painter
12 Joandy Classen
13 Greg Alexander
14 Kimberly Carson
15 Nathia Barks
16 Jene Moak
17 Jony Bewely
18 Alles Vickers
19 Coby Rodriguez
20 Den Towler
21 Herb Bowe
22 Flozell Tucker
23 Stephanie Scott
24 Chuck Donaldson
25 Caryn Brumit

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
September 2024 Norwegian Elkhound Nationals 9/27/2024
9/23 GWP Special 9/23/2024
ZTSM Show 34 7/20/2024 Standard Sunset
Fall Leaves 196 7/11/2024 Standard Sunset
Toy Poodle Parade 441 5/30/2024
Dandie Dinmont Extra Show 2 5/3/2024
May All Breed Classic 5/1/2024 Akutan Billikin
April 2024 W.H.W.T. Nationals 4/21/2024
Southern Cross 14 4/5/2024 BarStar Not My Fault
Briarstone Bash2 3/6/2024 Aran New Moon


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.