Fri, 02/11/2022 - 3:59pm

10 Questions ...

... asked of Justin Smithey

 

Profession: Professional handler and boarding-kennel owner

Dog-sport involvement: Breeder, owner and handler

Hometown: Sugar Valley, Georgia

Astrological sign: Libra

 

1. Do you have any dog-show superstitions?  

No.

 

2. TV-show guilty pleasure? 

Documentaries.

 

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

Spend more on fighting anti-breeder legislation. 

 

4. Most valued material possession?

Our home and kennel.

 

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

I do not follow dog show schedules, dog-show results or what is happening at dog shows whatsoever. Luckily, I have Cheslie. 

 

6. Who would you compare yourself to? 

This is something I’ve never thought of.

 

7. What are you “famous” for? 

Sometimes saying too much.

 

8. What website do you visit most often?

 Amazon and Rhapsody Shetland Ponies.

 

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

Most satisfying win: Best in Specialty at 2017 American Whippet Club National Specialty with a 19-month-old Whiskey under Mr. Tatro.

 

10. What do you wish someone would ask you? 

Easier questions!

 

 

© Dog News. This article may not be reposted, reprinted, rewritten, excerpted or otherwise duplicated in any medium without the express written permission of the publisher.

Stay Connected

YES! Send me Dog News' free newsletter!