Judge Info - Stevie Davy

Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, June 5, 2005
Retirement Announced 10/31/2007

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 Stevie Davy looks for.

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

Rank Exhibitor
1 Sana Rasnick
2 Scott Ramsey
3 Caraces Rowen
4 Yvette Glover
5 Thom Kogut
6 Claire McAllister
7 Mick Sherrer
8 Chrica Donnellan
9 Evan Kown
10 Nata Deming
11 Abby Stewart
12 Janis Coakley
13 Dianne Carter
14 Giulice Lipton
15 Nicole Hunger
16 Pamarba Lhoam
17 Billip Soltero
18 Mandy Parcus
19 Bob Golub
20 Joe Kensing
21 Roxanne Leatherwood
22 Chri Faison
23 Chric Hoover
24 Jana Mezies
25 Kristen Gowin

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
Buckeye All Breed 18 7/10/2026 TSR Hugs From A Pharaoh
May 2026 Portuguese Podengo Nationals 5/24/2026
May 2026 Wire Fox Terrier Nationals 5/2/2026
Siberian Showoffs 4 4/21/2026
February 2026 Tibetan Terrier Nationals 2/25/2026
DDT SMAK DOWN 16 1/28/2026
Borzoi Fiesta 13 1/24/2026
January 2026 Ibizan Hound Nationals 1/17/2026
Finn All Breed 118 1/6/2026 Lanakila Juicy Gossip
December 2025 Keeshond Nationals 12/17/2025


Did you know?
The sit for exam is a modified version of the Stand for Exam. It is generally used in novice level classes and requires the handler to order the dog to sit and then to move away from the dog the length of the leash. The judge will then approach the dog and pet the dog's head.