10 Questions ...

10 QUESTIONS

Profession: Retired medical technologist and boarding-kennel owner for 20 years

Dog-sport involvement: Breeder/exhibitor/judge/club member

Hometown: Washington, Missouri

Astrological sign: Cancer

1. Do you have any dog-show superstitions?

 I would not buy a catalog until after showing … this was before the internet.

2. TV-show guilty pleasure?

“Yellowstone” marathons.

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

Not going there … Wishing Gina a successful career as AKC president.

4. Most valued material possession?

Family photos … cherished memories.

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

I had a paper route and delivered by horseback.

6. Who would you compare yourself to? 

I don’t compare myself to anyone, but have much admiration for these ladies: Esme Treen and Maxine Beam for their feistiness and humor … Annie Clark for her knowledge and passion … Mike Billings for her sophistication and kindness.

7. What are you “famous” for?  

My ponytail!

8. What website do you visit most often?

AA.com and Infodog.

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

Tough choice … First BIS win under Ann Stevenson or Pointer National Specialty BOB under Michele Billings.

10. What do you wish someone would ask you? 

“Would you like to go for a ride?” (Horseback, that is.)