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Better Breeder Chronicles

Better Breeder Institute
Dog Breeding
Dog Shows
Breeding Programs
Purebred Dogs
Line Breeding
Purebred Dog Breeding
Miniature Pinscher
Animal Welfare
Breeding Ethics
AKC
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Dog Behavior
Better Breeder Institute
Chinese Shar-Pei
Bichon Frise
Brittany Dogs
Genetic Health
Westminster Kennel Club
Ta Sen Lhasa Apsos
Foxfire Black and Tan Coonhounds

Welcome to the Better Breeder Chronicles where we meet the finest purebred dog breeders in the world. We spotlight these master breeders, hearing their stories in their own words—including their beginnings, their challenges and heartbreaks, and ultimately, their climb to the top and their determination to breed a better dog. We share their journeys to inspire all purebred conservation dog breeders... more

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Judi Elford, along with her husand, Blair, built Vanderbilt Samoyeds from a first puppy and a passion into a bloodline known around the world.

In this episode, she joins host Matt Stelter to share the bold decisions, setbacks, and standout dogs beh... more

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Every breeding is a thread in a tapestry that began long before us, and if we do our job well, it will continue long after us. The decisions we make are what hold the breed together.

In this episode of the Better Breeder Roundtable, Kathy Rust is jo... more

Gloria Birch of Covy-Tucker Hill German Shepherds bred a Westminster legend, but she has never let winning ribbons guide her breeding decisions.

In this episode of Better Breeder Chronicles, Gloria shares how she and her partner, Cappy Pottle, produ... more

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Erin Kerfoot of Wynmoor English Springer Spaniels built her small kennel into one with a big legacy, and some of her best decisions meant trusting her eye when others disagreed.

In this episode, Erin joins Host Matt Stelter to share her journey from... more

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Bill Shelton
Master breeder of Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Coventry Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Episode: Weaving Your Pedigrees: In, Out or Line
Doug Johnson
Master breeder of Clumber, Sussex, and English Toy Spaniels
Clussexx Kennels
Episode: Weaving Your Pedigrees: In, Out or Line
Lisa Braun
Breeder of Papillons and Miniature American Shepherds
Mischief Kennels
Episode: Weaving Your Pedigrees: In, Out or Line
Gloria Birch
German Shepherd breeder who co-founded Covy-Tucker Hill and bred more than 300 champions
Covy-Tucker Hill German Shepherds
Episode: Meet Gloria Birch: Master Breeder of Covy-Tucker Hill German Shepherds
Erin Kerfoot
English Springer Spaniel breeder and college professor at Virginia Tech
Wynmoor English Springer Spaniels
Episode: Meet Erin Kerfoot: Master Breeder of Wynmoor English Springer Spaniels
David Samuelson
Dashing Whippets breeder, American Whippet Club judges education coordinator and former club president and treasurer.
Dashing Whippets
Episode: Meet David Samuelson: Masteer Breeder of Dashing Whippets
Lexa Richardson
Breeder with Hialeah Dachshunds
Hialeah Dachshunds
Episode: Linebreeding: Carefully Connected, Thoughtfully Bred
Andrea Lane
Breeder with Jordean Brittanys
Jordean Brittanys
Episode: Linebreeding: Carefully Connected, Thoughtfully Bred
Jessica MacMillan
Master breeder of Paisley Dalmatians
Paisley Dalmatians
Episode: Meet Jessica MacMillan: Master Breeder of Paisley Dalmatians

Hosts

Kathy Rust
Conservation dog breeder
Matt Stelter
Breeder and advocate for purebred dog conservation

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Absolutely a Must for breeders!

    This podcast has a lot of valuable information and insight into breeding philosophies and strategies. Very entertaining and informative, I listen to this one for inspiration and my first line bred litter is about to hit the show rings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LunRTwilight
    United States7 months ago
  • Great show

    Of all things, a goat podcast put me onto this show. There's a lot of good info for any breeder of any species on this podcast. Thanks Ringside Podcast for turning me onto this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nyhunter4life
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent podcast for breeders

    I’m loving the interviews with master breeders! Hearing their stories, how they came to develop their line of dogs and their breeding philosophies is just fascinating to listen to. Please do more!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merlins Keep
    United Statesa year ago

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Master breeder interviews and stories about developing bloodlines are a strong draw.
Listeners describe the conversations as both informative and entertaining.
Listeners value the practical information on breeding philosophies and strategies.
The content inspires breeders as they develop and show their own lines.

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Weaving Your Pedigrees: In, Out or Line
Q: What responsibility do breeders owe future generations?
Doug Johnson says breeders owe others honesty about their dogs and breeding lines, including health, temperament, structure, and challenges, so decisions can be made with truthful information.
Weaving Your Pedigrees: In, Out or Line
Q: When you do your breeding, your line bred outcross to a line bred, and you get that first litter, how soon do you know whether it was a success or not?
Bill Shelton says breeders can form an early impression by around four to six months, but should wait as puppies mature and avoid making decisions too soon. Doug Johnson says a healthy, vigorous litter is an initial success, while judging the final result takes months of development.
Meet Gloria Birch: Master Breeder of Covy-Tucker Hill German Shepherds
Q: What steps do you take in your program for educating and supporting your new puppy buyers?
Birch encourages puppy buyers to attend training and socialization classes. She introduces puppies to one another and later to adult dogs in carefully managed settings, teaches recall and other basic cues, and recommends learning from an older dog at home.
Meet Gloria Birch: Master Breeder of Covy-Tucker Hill German Shepherds
Q: What were the specific breeding strategies that you applied in your breeding program?
Birch says she researches the individual dogs and their pedigrees for structure, temperament, health, and the traits she wants to reinforce. Her program used linebreeding to combine desirable qualities, followed by outcrossing, while avoiding excessive close relationships.
Meet Erin Kerfoot: Master Breeder of Wynmoor English Springer Spaniels
Q: When you did outcross, what did you find to be the key to doing it successfully?
She researched similar successful breedings, personally evaluated the dogs, and sought compatible type while considering the traits her dogs needed. One outcross produced a particularly strong litter, with most puppies finishing and several becoming specialty winners.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Breeder Chronicles

What is Better Breeder Chronicles about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Interviews and roundtable conversations explore how experienced purebred dog breeders build and sustain their breeding programs. Master breeders describe their paths into the sport, influential mentors, important dogs, setbacks, and the decisions behind developing consistent breed type. Discussions also offer practical guidance on pedigrees, linebreeding and outcrossing, health, temperament, breed standards, and balancing conformation with working ability.

Regular hosts Kathy Rust and Matt Stelter guide both individual breeder profiles and themed discussions with breeders at different career stages. Guests represent a wide range of breeds, from German Shepherds and Whippets to Pomeranians and Borzois. A recurring emphasis on mentorship, co... more

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1. Bill Shelton
2. Doug Johnson
3. Lisa Braun
4. Gloria Birch
5. Erin Kerfoot
6. David Samuelson
7. Lexa Richardson
8. Andrea Lane

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