10 Questions ...

Profession and dog-sport involvement: AKC Registered handler and owner of American Dog Fancier

Hometown: Port Jefferson, New York

Astrological sign: Leo

1. Do you have any dog-show superstitions?  

Yes, using the same lead on a campaigning dog from start to finish, regardless of outcome.

2. TV-show guilty pleasure?

I’d have to say “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” or “The Sopranos.”

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

I would not allow the registration of “fluffy” Frenchies.

4. Most valued material possession?

1984 complete vintage Voltron.

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

When I was 15, I moved to Van Der Meer Tennis Academy on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, to pursue a tennis career.  

6. Who would you compare yourself to?

That’s a tough one … I would say I’m a unique blend of New York attitude with a twist of Southern gentleman.

7. What are you “famous” for?

Showing the Cane Corso.

8. What website do you visit most often?

Unfortunately, Facebook.

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

While there have been several satisfying wins and numerous disappointing defeats, I would have to say the most satisfying win was in 2022, when we broke the Cane Corso Best in Show record in Lexington, Kentucky.

10. What do you wish someone would ask you?

Being Italian, is it “sauce” or “gravy”?