Judge Info - Mike Dixon

Showdog.com Judge Since Friday, June 6, 2003
Retirement Announced 9/30/2007

Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Doesn't like using the same breeds that win every other show for BIS. Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Moderate 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 Mike Dixon looks for.

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

Rank Exhibitor
1 Alejam Zapien
2 Kate Dalton
3 Annee Lino
4 Chrise Elleberee
5 Aarthom Rapier
6 George Anderson
7 Clan Melby
8 Stephew Deering
9 Kim Coleman
10 All Mederos
11 George Cruce
12 Roby Hawks
13 John Urick
14 Logan Ray
15 Kelly LaFoy
16 Kristen Schindewolf
17 Emma Moss
18 Rusty Walter
19 Ellen Schroeder
20 Patrick Sayforth
21 Doug Mavroulis
22 Marisa Feagin
23 Duane Rawley
24 Stew Kellermen
25 Geor Board

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
South Florida 329 3/8/2025
2/20 All-Breed Extravaganza 2/20/2025 Peregrins Going Postal
January 2025 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Nationals 1/4/2025
December 2024 American Foxhound Nationals 12/23/2024
GSD Christmas Show 3 12/18/2024
TNT 321st All Breed Show 12/14/2024 Moray Orlen
December 2024 Caucasian Mountain Dog Nationals 12/9/2024
November 2024 Bergamasco Nationals 11/8/2024
Collie Coterie 1 10/9/2024
July 2024 Curly-Coated Retriever Nationals 7/20/2024


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.