Judge Info - Travis Hunter

Showdog.com Judge Since Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Retirement Announced 11/30/2007

Doesn't like using the same breeds that win every other show for BIS. Not very political. Moderate 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 Travis Hunter looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Very Low
Forequarter Normal
Hindquarter Very Low
Gait Low
Top Neck and Back Low
Coat High
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.  Travis Hunter has been known to prefer the following handlers.

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

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
High Tyde 2 5/15/2024 Zimbrel Grey Skies
May 2024 Affenpinscher Nationals 5/13/2024
Clay Creek BC Bash 23 5/11/2024
WEDDING DAY CORGI SPECIALTY 5/4/2024
May 2024 Jack Russell Terrier Nationals 5/3/2024
Indiana 50 4/7/2024
B 13 4/7/2024
AE CC 82 3/10/2024
Redbone Specialty of the Redwoods 13 2/25/2024
Incorgnito 25 2/13/2024


Did you know?
In multi-breed and all-breed shows, the winners of all breeds within the kennel club's breed Groups then compete for Group placements.