Judge Info - Kurt Harvin

Showdog.com Judge Since Thursday, July 31, 2008
Retirement Announced 1/31/2010

Not very political. 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 Kurt Harvin looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Very Low
Forequarter Low
Hindquarter Low
Gait Very High
Top Neck and Back Normal
Coat Normal
Size/Height High
Feet Normal

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.  Kurt Harvin has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Bob Golub
2 Chric Hoover
3 Dianne Carter
4 Kristen Gowin
5 Adrian Campbell
6 Abby Stewart
7 Nata Deming
8 Evan Kown
9 Chry Krell
10 Judy Clarkson
11 Kath Hazlett
12 Aarry Schmit
13 Thom Kogut
14 Yvette Glover
15 Carolyn Beerer
16 Caraces Rowen
17 Bart Alderette
18 Mark Jetter
19 Sana Rasnick
20 Scott Ramsey
21 Veronica Sheidt
22 Claire McAllister
23 Mick Sherrer
24 Valera Ortiz
25 Chrica Donnellan

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
March 2024 Newfoundland Nationals 3/18/2024
GaylanStudio5 All-Breed 24-03-03 3/3/2024 Aran New Moon
Under The Southern Cross 58 2/22/2024 Solcintra Mazian
February 2024 American Cocker Spaniel Nationals 2/21/2024
Incorgnito 24 2/12/2024
WP Malamute Classic 5 2/8/2024
December 2023 Caucasian Mountain Dog Nationals 12/9/2023
December 2023 S.B.T. Nationals 12/7/2023
December 2023 Manchester Terrier Nationals 12/7/2023
November 2023 Portuguese Water Dog Nationals 11/20/2023


Did you know?
The second obedience title is a CDX, or "Companion Dog Excellent", which is earned through competition in the Open obedience class.