Meet Justin & Cheslie Smithey: Master Breeders of Pinnacle Whippets

At Pinnacle Whippets, Justin and Cheslie Smithey have bred two of the most successful Whippets in modern history, and they’re sharing exactly how it happened.The powerhouse duo behind Whiskey and Bourbon reveals the mentorship, strategy, and selfless collaboration with fellow breeders that built their program from a teenage Whippet purchase to National & Westminster wins and record-breaking Best in Show careers.You’ll learn:How legendary mentors shaped their eye and ambitionThe calculated breeding behind Ringo, Whiskey, Bourbon, and IvyWhy the Whippet National is the breed’s ultimate proving groundThe importance of collaboration and an open stud cultureTheir blunt advice: never breed for convenience This is a masterclass in vision, patience, and building a legacy kennel the right way.👉 Watch now to hear the full story behind Pinnacle Whippets’ rise to glory.Timestamps:00:46 Meet Justin and Cheslie Smithey02:11 Justin’s First Whippet at 1602:57 Cheslie’s background breeding Papillons with her mother04:17 Early mentors and influences07:24 Developing the mental picture of a Whippet08:48 Foundation bloodlines behind Pinnacle09:55 What defines a Pinnacle Whippet10:28 Hardest traits to achieve in the breed12:56 Ringo: The early foundation sire17:14 The breeding that changed everything20:48 Whiskey’s National triumph22:05 Bourbon’s historic show career25:00 Breeding Bourbon and building the next generation27:23 Ivy and continued show ring success29:48 Future goals for Pinnacle Whippets30:36 Winning the Whippet National Specialty32:49 Setbacks and heartbreaks in breeding34:31 Community collaboration among breeders37:49 Evolving goals and maintaining quality41:00 Advice for aspiring breeders43:34 Legacy and generosity in the breed#PurebredDogs #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCdogshows #AKCNational #ChampionDogs #SportingDogs #JustinAndCheslieSmithey #WhippetBreeder #Whippets #PinnacleWhippets #WhippetNationalSpecialtyWinner