Judge Info - Shari Carroll

Showdog.com Judge Since Saturday, February 7, 2009
Retirement Announced 2/28/2009

Shows a slight bias toward bitches over dogs. Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Relatively high 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 Shari Carroll looks for.

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

Rank Exhibitor
1 June Dixon
2 Matt Moore
3 Riely Whalen
4 Ster Stockyard
5 Edna Dixon
6 Caryn Brumit
7 Flozell Tucker
8 Herb Bowe
9 Den Towler
10 Jay McHaney
11 Coby Rodriguez
12 Alles Vickers
13 Jony Bewely
14 Nathia Barks
15 Greg Alexander
16 Jessa McKinnley
17 John Rome
18 Beah McEwen
19 Katy Murrell
20 Norma Young
21 Nany Painter
22 Dan Adams
23 Jennifer Oneil
24 Jeff Wehlan
25 Jamiel Leavens

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
Krieghund Spring Show 49 5/13/2026 KaPri Affinity
May 2026 Miniature Bull Terrier Nationals 5/11/2026
May Day Dals In A Circle 5/1/2026
April 2026 Bichon Frise Nationals 4/24/2026
DG 29 4/17/2026
Spring Blush 39 4/3/2026 Nachthunde Steal The Show
December 2025 Tibetan Spaniel Nationals 12/13/2025
Myers All Breed 54 12/9/2025 Nachthunde Huntress
Phoenix Roundup 7 11/1/2025 Nachthunde Mage
Finn All Breed 105 10/12/2025 Shandton2 Mellow Yellow


Did you know?
A specialty show is a dog show which reviews a single breed, unlike other dog shows, particularly conformation shows, which are generally referred to as "all-breed" because they are open to all breeds recognized by the sponsoring kennel club.