For nearly 60 years, legendary breeder Andrew DiGiorgio has built Foxhollow into one of the most successful and respected Wire Fox Terrier breeding programs. Andy shares the philosophy, breeding decisions, and unforgettable dogs that shaped a world-class breeding program and left a lasting mark on the breed.
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Stephanie shares the breeding philosophy, mentorship, and life lessons that have shaped her success, including the importance of sharing their bloodlines with others. She explains why breeding is about much more than winning in the show ring, but about preserving the breed for future generations.
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In this episode, Chris and Tom share the journey, years of study, repeated trips across Europe, and a deep commitment to preservation breeding.
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Valerie shares the breeding philosophy, mentorship, and long-term vision that shaped generations of top-winning dogs.
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Lindsey Cook shares her journey from junior handler to respected breeder, the mentorship that shaped her program, and the dogs that helped define the Kaska legacy.
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Lexa Richmond shares the story behind one of the most successful Dachshund kennels in the country and the lessons learned over 25 years of breeding. Learn how she followed her master plan, weaving her tapestry of pedigrees to create Hialeah.
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Patti Strand to uncover the dogs, decisions, and breeding philosophy that helped shape a lasting legacy in the Dalmatian.
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Allison reflects on 50 years in Welsh Terriers, the legendary dogs and mentors that shaped her program, and the hard lessons that come with preserving type, temperament, and quality over generations.
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Matt Stelter sits down with the team behind Eclipse Berger Picards to talk about legendary dogs, heartbreaking losses, Westminster & AKC National Championship wins, and the reality of preserving a rare breed.
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Andrea Jordan-Lane of Jordean spent decades building one of the most influential Brittany bloodlines in the sport and forever changing what a top-flight Brittany looks like, and this episode reveals exactly how she did it.
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Barbara Heidenreich of Fernhill Scottish Deerhounds has spent over 50 years preserving one of the world’s most historic and elegant dog breeds, and her story is unforgettable.
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Kimm shares the real story behind her decades in the ring and the whelping box, shaped by persistence, hard lessons, and a clear focus on breeding better dogs, not just chasing wins.
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Kay Peiser of Kaylen didn’t just breed dogs, she built a legacy of champions from the ground up.
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Karen shares how she went from fox hunting in the UK to building one of the most dominant Border Terrier breeding programs in the world, producing record-breaking dogs and setting a new standard for the breed.
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Sarah shares the real story behind building a successful breeding program in a rare breed, from early struggles to producing elite champions.
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Lou Ann King shares the full journey, from handwriting letters to top breeders as a child to creating one of the most recognizable and successful Papillon breeding programs in the world.
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Diane of Sandbar Chesapeakes shares the story behind her legendary program, from early lessons with horses to producing record-breaking champions and leaving a lasting mark on the Chesapeake Bay Retriever world.
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Doug and Jamie share decades of hard-earned insight on what it truly takes to build a sustainable, future-proof breeding program in today’s world, and impact your breed long after your last litter is born.
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Tricia shares the story behind her breeding journey and the mentorship that shaped it, especially from Jennifer Johnson of the influential Posey Canyon kennel, whose bloodlines became the foundation of the Classic program.
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Tricia shares the story behind her breeding journey and the mentorship that shaped it, especially from Jennifer Johnson of the influential Posey Canyon kennel, whose bloodlines became the foundation of the Classic program.
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Justin and Cheslie Smithey bred Whiskey and Bourbon, two of the most successful Whippets in modern history.
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With over 20 years in the breed, Stacy walks us through the journey from Foundation Stock Service to full AKC recognition and what it takes to develop a bloodline in a small, growing genepool.
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Learn the mindset behind more than 50 years of intentional, disciplined breeding. From her foundation dogs to creating her own bitch lines, Kathy Lorentzen explains what it takes to protect a breed.
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Lori Pelletier didn’t just build a successful breeding program. She shaped an entire breed’s future. Learn the real story behind Avalon Norfolk Terriers that turned early dreams into a lasting legacy.
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Amy Kiell-Green shares her story developing Pebbles’ Run into an incredible family of Samoyed, including the first to win the Working Group at the Westminster Dog Show.
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Janice Hayes shares the hard-earned lessons behind her journey from junior handler to handling assistant to Westminster Best In Show-winning handler, and now a world-class breeder.
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Armando Angelbello shared his journey to a record-setting 15 National Specialty wins and the creation of a recognizable Marlex breed type known around the world.
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With generations of National Specialty, Westminster, and Best in Show winners, Bill Shelton & Steve Leyerly share the story behind Coventry’s success beyond trophies and accolades.
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Karen & Clint Livingston share how mentorship, discipline, and long-term thinking shaped their approach to breeding Brittanys that succeed in both the ring and the field.
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Lorrie Carlton shares the development of her breeding program that would culminate in GCHP Belle Creek’s All I Care About Is Love, the 2018 Westminster Best in Show winner.
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Susan LaCroix Hamil's story is one to inspire all purebred breeders. She is a role model for how to proud of your role as a conservation breeder and be proud of it.
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What does it take to rebuild a breeding program and recapture your breed type? Paul and Kelley Catterson share their story after taking a break from breeding.
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Jim & Ann White talk honestly about selecting dogs, building consistency, dealing with setback when trying to do things the right way in a purebred breeding program.
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Tim Terella (Snoebear Siberians) shares the real foundations of great breeding: balance, correct movement, functional structure, and honest evaluation.
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Bill McFadden has spent a lifetime shaping excellence as the master breeder of Random Wire Fox Terriers.
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Grace Fritz (Good Fortune) shares how careful selection, sound structure, and genetic insight built her Good Fortune bloodline into one of the most admired Shar-Pei programs in the world.
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Meghen Riese-Bassel (Renascent Welsh Springer Spaniels) shares shares how a childhood surrounded by dogs and great mentors transformed into a lifelong mission to breed with purpose.
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Jere Marder (Lambluv) reveals how passion, perseverance, and an eye for excellence shaped Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs.
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Kristi Libertore (Whiskeytown & Whiskey Hills) shares how she built world-class bloodlines in two breeds.
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Lisa Ross (Winfree) shares what it truly takes to build a legacy in purebred dog breeding — and why health, temperament, and mentorship matter more than trophies.
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Mary Nowak (Honeygait) shares her story developing her Honeygait English Setter breeding program and producing several prominent dogs in breed history.
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Kristi Green (Knockout) share insights into how she developed her Chihuahua breeding program and developed it into one of the most successful programs in the modern breed.
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Patricia Princehouse (La Brise) share insights into how she brought Pyrenean Shepherds to the USA, established the breed here, and became the premier breeder in American breed history.
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Dennis & Katey Brown (Solivia) share insights into how they took Katey's mother's Solivia breeding program and developed it into a powerhouse family of Pointers.
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Carol Fellbaum (Hallmark) shares how she took a lifetime of learning from expert mentors to develop her Bichon Frise breeding program and produce a breed icon.
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Tonya Struble (Rush Hill) shares how she built one of the most successful Golden Retriever breeding programs in breed history.
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Colton Johnson (AKC Breeder/Handler) shares his insights into their family's success breeding historic OESs, including linebreeding strategy, community outreach, and collaborations with other partner breeders.
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Kathy Rust (AKC Breeder/Judge/VCA Delegate) shares her journey and why tail male line theory and breeder circles are critical to the preservation and advancement of purebred dogs.
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Dale Martenson (AKC Breeder/Judge) shares his journey that led to over 500 homebred champions. Learn why honesty builds better bloodlines and why your “why” matters more than any ribbon.
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In the premier episode of the Better Breeder Chronicles, master breeder Guy Mauldin (Kismet Shelties) reveals insights behind the creation and development of one of the longest and most successful Shetland Sheepdog breeding programs in breed history.
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Welcome to the Better Breeder Chronicles. Hear the stories of master breeders - told in their own words.
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