Judge Info - Steven Rice
Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, January 31, 2010
Retirement
Announced 4/30/2010
Shows a slight bias toward bitches over dogs. Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. 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 Steven Rice looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Very Low |
| Forequarter | Very High |
| Hindquarter | Low |
| Gait | High |
| Top Neck and Back | Low |
| Coat | Low |
| Size/Height | 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. Steven Rice has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Janis Coakley |
| 2 | Chrica Donnellan |
| 3 | Giulice Lipton |
| 4 | Nicole Hunger |
| 5 | Mick Sherrer |
| 6 | Claire McAllister |
| 7 | Pamarba Lhoam |
| 8 | Billip Soltero |
| 9 | Scott Ramsey |
| 10 | Sana Rasnick |
| 11 | Mandy Parcus |
| 12 | Caraces Rowen |
| 13 | Joe Kensing |
| 14 | Roxanne Leatherwood |
| 15 | Yvette Glover |
| 16 | Chri Faison |
| 17 | Thom Kogut |
| 18 | Jana Mezies |
| 19 | Shael Parramore |
| 20 | Evan Kown |
| 21 | Nata Deming |
| 22 | Bruce Creel |
| 23 | Abby Stewart |
| 24 | Dianne Carter |
| 25 | Sylvia Tejeda |
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 |
| August 2026 Thai Ridgeback Nationals | 8/6/2026 | |
| July 2026 Norfolk Terrier Nationals | 7/5/2026 | |
| SlateCreek Welsh Wonderland VII | 6/23/2026 | |
| B 198 | 6/23/2026 | |
| Airblu 170 | 6/18/2026 | Czarina Burnt Offerings |
| June 2026 Miniature Bull Terrier Nationals | 6/11/2026 | |
| Kick Off To Spring 4 | 5/29/2026 | |
| Finn All Breed 129 | 3/12/2026 | Whiteoaks Silver Lining |
| Aliyah 149 | 3/7/2026 | Bravos LuminaraUnduli |
| March 2026 Irish Terrier Nationals | 3/1/2026 |
