So, how does one breeder build world-class bloodlines in two breeds? 🐾

In this episode, Kristi Libertore shares how she transformed her love of horses into a passion for breeding dual-purpose dogs that shine in the field and dominate in the show ring. 

From her mentors’ wisdom to the heartbreaks and triumphs of Whiskeytown Wirehaired Pointing Griffons and Whiskey Hills Bracchi, Kristi reveals what it takes to build a true legacy in purebred dogs.

👉 Watch now to hear the story behind one of America’s most inspiring breeder success stories.

Timestamps:

00:00  Intro

00:20 Meet Kristi Libertore

01:29 First Dog and the Show Ring

03:11 Mentorship and Early Lessons

04:52 Mentors Who Influenced Her

08:29 Key Lessons from Her Mentor

09:43 Additional Mentors and Role Models

13:20 Building the Whiskeytown Vision

16:07 What Defines a Whiskeytown Griffon

19:02 The Dogs That Made Whiskeytown

22:23 AKC Sporting Group Breeder of the Year

23:27 Entering a New Breed: The Bracco Italiano

28:10 Developing Broncos with Her Husband

30:55 Breeding Challenges in a Limited Gene Pool

33:44 What Defines a Whiskey Hills Bracco

36:53 The Dogs That Made Whiskey Hills

40:43 The Role of Pedigree

42:14 Breeding Strategies and Linebreeding

44:47 Overcoming Challenges and Heartbreaks

47:09 Advice for Better Kennel Management

49:21 Breeders as Collaborators, Not Competitors

53:32 How Her Vision Has Evolved

54:18 Redefining Success

55:12 Thoughts on Judging and the Show World

56:19 Challenges Facing the Sport

57:44 Optimism for the Future

59:50 What Breeders Should Focus On

1:00:58 Breeders She Admires

1:02:59 Her Greatest Accomplishment

1:03:50 Advice for Aspiring Breeders

1:04:29 Legacy and Vision for the Future

1:05:11 Where to Learn More

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