Fri, 11/28/2025 - 1:13pm

10 Questions ...

... asked of Chris Chapman
Profession: 
Retired Veterinary technician
Dog-sport involvement: 
Conformation since 1972
Hometown: 
Primos, PA
Astrological sign: 
Scorpio
 
1. Do you have any dog-show superstitions?  
Nope.  
 
2. TV-show guilty pleasure? 
Outlander
 
3. If you were president of AKC for one day, what would you do?  
Cut salaries for all top level executives.
 
4. Most valued material possession? 
Stud Dog trophy won by my heart dog at our National Specialty
 
5. What is something no one would guess about you? 
I’m really rather shy.
 
6. Who would you compare yourself to? 
That’s not something I do.
 
7. What are you “famous” for?  
Being competitive in the ring.
 
8. What are your thoughts on Social Media?
Done well, it’s great for connecting, learning, and entertainment.  
Done poorly, it can be hurtful and damaging.
 
9. What was more memorable, your most satisfying win or disappointing defeat? And what was it? 
Most satisfying has two top contenders: my very first Variety group win and my first OH BIS. Disappointing was at Westminster when the judge kept looking back at my dog over and over and over and yet we still walked away with no ribbon.
 
10. What do you wish someone  would ask you? 
What my best advice would be for staying in the sport for so long.
 

 

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