Meet Kristi Libertore: Master Breeder of Whiskeytown WPGs & Whiskey Hills Bracchi

So, how does one breeder build world-class bloodlines in two breeds? 🐾In this episode, Kristi Libertore shares how she transformed her love of horses into a passion for breeding dual-purpose dogs that shine in the field and dominate in the show ring. From her mentors’ wisdom to the heartbreaks and triumphs of Whiskeytown Wirehaired Pointing Griffons and Whiskey Hills Bracchi, Kristi reveals what it takes to build a true legacy in purebred dogs.👉 Watch now to hear the story behind one of America’s most inspiring breeder success stories.Timestamps:00:00  Intro00:20 Meet Kristi Libertore01:29 First Dog and the Show Ring03:11 Mentorship and Early Lessons04:52 Mentors Who Influenced Her08:29 Key Lessons from Her Mentor09:43 Additional Mentors and Role Models13:20 Building the Whiskeytown Vision16:07 What Defines a Whiskeytown Griffon19:02 The Dogs That Made Whiskeytown22:23 AKC Sporting Group Breeder of the Year23:27 Entering a New Breed: The Bracco Italiano28:10 Developing Broncos with Her Husband30:55 Breeding Challenges in a Limited Gene Pool33:44 What Defines a Whiskey Hills Bracco36:53 The Dogs That Made Whiskey Hills40:43 The Role of Pedigree42:14 Breeding Strategies and Linebreeding44:47 Overcoming Challenges and Heartbreaks47:09 Advice for Better Kennel Management49:21 Breeders as Collaborators, Not Competitors53:32 How Her Vision Has Evolved54:18 Redefining Success55:12 Thoughts on Judging and the Show World56:19 Challenges Facing the Sport57:44 Optimism for the Future59:50 What Breeders Should Focus On1:00:58 Breeders She Admires1:02:59 Her Greatest Accomplishment1:03:50 Advice for Aspiring Breeders1:04:29 Legacy and Vision for the Future1:05:11 Where to Learn More#BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows #KristiLibertore #WhiskeyHillsandWhiskeytown #BracchiItaliani #WirehairedPointingGriffons