Judge Info - Sheldon Hansen
Showdog.com Judge Since Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Retirement
Announced 3/31/2011
Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Doesn't like using the same breeds that win every other show for BIS. Not political at all. Relatively high level of breed bias. Thinks dogs should be compared to how good they are vs the rest of their breed rather than overall quality vs all dogs.
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 Sheldon Hansen looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | High |
| Forequarter | Low |
| Hindquarter | Very Low |
| Gait | Low |
| Top Neck and Back | High |
| Coat | High |
| Size/Height | Low |
| 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. Sheldon Hansen has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Lucinda Hunter |
| 2 | Bremy Scheffer |
| 3 | Terrance Stuttsman |
| 4 | Janis Lopez |
| 5 | Elaine Stinson |
| 6 | Kelly Glenn |
| 7 | Brian Coke |
| 8 | Hun Sargeant |
| 9 | Valera Ortiz |
| 10 | Veronica Sheidt |
| 11 | Mark Jetter |
| 12 | Bart Alderette |
| 13 | Carolyn Beerer |
| 14 | Aarry Schmit |
| 15 | Kath Hazlett |
| 16 | Judy Clarkson |
| 17 | Chry Krell |
| 18 | Adrian Campbell |
| 19 | Kristen Gowin |
| 20 | Chric Hoover |
| 21 | Bob Golub |
| 22 | Dianne Carter |
| 23 | Abby Stewart |
| 24 | Nata Deming |
| 25 | Evan Kown |
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 |
| Gotta Hot Date On The Eighth | 5/8/2026 | WS Red Zone |
| March 2026 Lagotto Romagnolo Nationals | 3/3/2026 | |
| Siberian Showoffs 1 | 1/23/2026 | |
| Fall Pool 28 | 1/6/2026 | Ghosteye Fire Above |
| Fall Pool 26 | 12/18/2025 | DenKees Panchito Pistoles |
| December 2025 Basset Hound Nationals | 12/12/2025 | |
| December 2025 Bulldog Nationals | 12/2/2025 | |
| ZTSM 125 | 11/25/2025 | Matts Yeppoon |
| SnappedUp Show 10 | 11/20/2025 | NippinHeels Auni |
| November 2025 Bergamasco Nationals | 11/8/2025 |
