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 Intro 00:20 Meet Kristi Libertore 01:29 First Dog and the Show Ring 03:11 Mentorship and Early Lessons 04:52 Mentors Who Influenced Her 08:29 Key Lessons from Her Mentor 09:43 Additional Mentors and Role Models 13:20 Building the Whiskeytown Vision 16:07 What Defines a Whiskeytown Griffon 19:02 The Dogs That Made Whiskeytown 22:23 AKC Sporting Group Breeder of the Year 23:27 Entering a New Breed: The Bracco Italiano 28:10 Developing Broncos with Her Husband 30:55 Breeding Challenges in a Limited Gene Pool 33:44 What Defines a Whiskey Hills Bracco 36:53 The Dogs That Made Whiskey Hills 40:43 The Role of Pedigree 42:14 Breeding Strategies and Linebreeding 44:47 Overcoming Challenges and Heartbreaks 47:09 Advice for Better Kennel Management 49:21 Breeders as Collaborators, Not Competitors 53:32 How Her Vision Has Evolved 54:18 Redefining Success 55:12 Thoughts on Judging and the Show World 56:19 Challenges Facing the Sport 57:44 Optimism for the Future 59:50 What Breeders Should Focus On 1:00:58 Breeders She Admires 1:02:59 Her Greatest Accomplishment 1:03:50 Advice for Aspiring Breeders 1:04:29 Legacy and Vision for the Future 1:05:11 Where to Learn More #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows #KristiLibertore #WhiskeyHillsandWhiskeytown #BracchiItaliani #WirehairedPointingGriffons