Judge Info - Susan Sherman
Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, August 31, 2014
Retirement
Announced 1/31/2015
Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Low level of breed bias. Has a tendency to like dogs the more often they're seen.
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 Susan Sherman looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Very High |
| Forequarter | High |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | High |
| Top Neck and Back | Low |
| Coat | High |
| Size/Height | Low |
| Feet | 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. Susan Sherman has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Keven Dowdle |
| 2 | Cliff Irwin |
| 3 | Erik Mitchell |
| 4 | Hen Kilburn |
| 5 | Bradie DiNapoli |
| 6 | Terri Farnum |
| 7 | Listy Cousar |
| 8 | Huntert Dawe |
| 9 | Aly Dimaggio |
| 10 | Chuck Donaldson |
| 11 | Stephanie Scott |
| 12 | Jene Moak |
| 13 | Kimberly Carson |
| 14 | Ben Marro |
| 15 | Joandy Classen |
| 16 | Maret Gentile |
| 17 | Rachero Fergus |
| 18 | Bre Strayhorn |
| 19 | Tod Brubaker |
| 20 | Deborie Mejorado |
| 21 | Jos Harter |
| 22 | Ron Boening |
| 23 | Julie Patton |
| 24 | Parker Hart |
| 25 | Joey Finch |
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 |
| Nata All Breed 43 | 7/23/2024 | RJ Sigourney Sparkle |
| GaylanStudio6 All-Breed 24-07-15 | 7/15/2024 | RJ Sigourney Sparkle |
| July 2024 Estrela Mountain Dog Nationals | 7/14/2024 | |
| June 2024 English Toy Spaniel Nationals | 6/24/2024 | |
| June 2024 Miniature Schnauzer Nationals | 6/17/2024 | |
| June 2024 Leonberger Nationals | 6/11/2024 | |
| ZTSM Show 27 | 6/7/2024 | Kilhey Celestial Messenger |
| May 2024 Golden Retriever Nationals | 5/17/2024 | |
| May 2024 A.S.T. Nationals | 5/12/2024 | |
| Cinco De Mayo IG Fiesta | 5/5/2024 |
