Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:59am
10 Questions ...
asked of.. Melissa Mulchahey
Profession:
Strategic Account Executive for a Fortune 10 company
Strategic Account Executive for a Fortune 10 company
Dog-sport involvement:
Owner, Breeder, Owner-handler
Owner, Breeder, Owner-handler
Hometown:
Corral de Tierra, CA
Corral de Tierra, CA
Astrological sign:
Virgo
Virgo
1. Do you have any dog-show superstitions?
I always like to have 3 rubber bands on my arm number
2. TV-show guilty pleasure?
Emily in Paris
3. If you were president of AKC for one day, what would you do?
Require DNA color testing for full registration for breeds with DQ color requirements.
4. Most valued material possession?
My wedding ring set
5. What is something no one would guess about you?
That I love to do crafts of all types (sewing, knitting etc)
6. Who would you compare yourself to?
I’d compare myself to someone who believes the dogs and the breed comes first. If the partnership is right, the priority is the dog and the breed, everything else follow
7. What are you “famous” for?
My love of clothes and fashion
8. What are your thoughts on Social Media?
I’m in favor of social media when it helps people learn. Less so when it turns into a popularity contest or an attempt to manipulate judges.
9. What was more memorable, your most satisfying win or disappointing defeat?
And what was it?
Winning the French Bulldog National and Top 20 was the most special to me. Because it was about more than winning – it was about seeing the dog our team believed in so strongly be recognized by a respected breeder judge. I remember standing there realizing how much of my heart, our team’s heart, had gone into that dog. Winning the National wasn’t about the trophy, it was about feeling seen for the hard work of the team behind the scenes, believing in a dog and in doing things the right way, even when it was hard. It was one of those rare moments when pride, gratitude and emotion hit all at once.
Winning the French Bulldog National and Top 20 was the most special to me. Because it was about more than winning – it was about seeing the dog our team believed in so strongly be recognized by a respected breeder judge. I remember standing there realizing how much of my heart, our team’s heart, had gone into that dog. Winning the National wasn’t about the trophy, it was about feeling seen for the hard work of the team behind the scenes, believing in a dog and in doing things the right way, even when it was hard. It was one of those rare moments when pride, gratitude and emotion hit all at once.
10. What do you wish someone would ask you?
I wish people would ask about what I care about beyond the obvious (breeding and showing dogs).
I wish people would ask about what I care about beyond the obvious (breeding and showing dogs).
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Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:59am