10 Questions ...

Profession: Sprinkler of Sunshine and Sparkles 
Dog-sport involvement: Second-generation breeder and AKC judge
Hometown: Wilton, New Hampshire
Astrological Sign: Taurus, obviously 
 

1. Do you have any dog-show superstitions?

Always keep the lucky elastics … ALWAYS!

2. TV-show guilty pleasure?

“Father Brown” … It involves Catholics, so there’s some guilt there. 

3. If you were president of AKC for one day, what would you do?

Cut the number of dog shows in half, build a permanent show site in each region of the country, and create a breeder-owner-handled competition. 

4. Most valued material possession?

If this life has taught me anything, it’s that things don’t matter at all. 

5. What is something no one would guess about you?

I’m actually extremely introverted. 

6. Who would you compare yourself to?

Oh, please, they broke the mold with me … or a frazzled chicken. 

7. What are you “famous” for?

My ridiculous laugh. 

8. What website do you visit most often?

The New York Times.

9. What was more memorable, your most satisfying win or disappointing defeat? And what was it?

Defeats wear off. My most satisfying win was actually in the 1990s, watching my sister show one of our dogs to Winners at the National from the Bred-by class. They were glorious. Or winning the group at Westminster (which might have been more stressful than satisfying) … It’s hard to say. 

10. What do you wish someone would ask you?

“Could I please give you this private island?”