Better Breeder Chronicles

Meet Margery Good: Master Breeder of Good Spice Kennel Sealyhams Terriers

Margery Good of Good Spice Kennel has spent decades proving that great breeding is about far more than winning in the show ring, but also producing happy, confident Compa

Meet Cherie Hunchak: Master Breeder of Elance Borzoi

Cherie Hunchak of Elance Borzoi has spent decades pursuing one goal: breed dogs that are strong where the breed is weak. In this episode of Better Breeder Chronicles, Ch

Elevate Your Mindset

Great breeding programs are built on the mindset of the breeder behind them. In this episode of the Better Breeder Roundtable, Kathy Rust is joined by Jamie Hubbard (Clu

Meet Robert Urban: Master Breeder of Foxfire Black and Tan Coonhounds

Robert Urban of Foxfire Black and Tan Coonhounds knows that great breeders build more than winning dogs. They build a kennel with a type, a philosophy, and a legacy. In

Meet Sylvia Hammarstrom: Master Breeder of Skansen Giant Schnauzers

Sylvia Hammarstrom of Skansen Kennels has spent more than 70 years breeding, raising, and learning from Schnauzers. What began as a childhood passion in Sweden grew into

Meet Andrew DiGiorgio: Master Breeder of Foxhollow Wire Fox Terriers

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

Form & Function: More Than a Checklist

Every breed standard was written with a purpose—but understanding why those words matter is what helps breeders make better decisions. In this episode of the Better Bree

Meet Stephanie Hentschel: Master Breeder of DarRight Pomeranians

Learn how Stephanie Hentschel of DarRight Pomeranians built a highly-respected Pomeranian breeding program in the breed. In this episode, Stephanie shares the breeding p

Meet Chris & Tom Levy: Master Breeders of Abiqua Pumik

Chris and Tom Levy of Abiqua Pumik didn't just breed exceptional Pumis. They helped build the breed's foundation in the United States. In this episode, Chris and Tom sha

Meet Valerie Nunes-Atkinson: Master Breeder of VJK-Myst Kennels German Shorthaired Pointers

Learn how Valerie Nunes-Atkinson, along with partner Yvonne Hassler-Deterding, built VJK-Myst Kennels into one of the most respected German Shorthaired Pointer breeding p

Outcrossing: Not Just One & Done

Outcrossing is one of the most talked-about and misunderstood topics in dog breeding. In this episode of the Better Breeder Roundtable, Kathy Rust is joined by renowned

Meet Lindsey Cook: Master Breeder of Kaska English Setters

This is the story of how Lindsey Cook took Kaska English Setters from humble roots and built it into a program that consistently produces some of the breed’s finest, most

Meet Lexa Richmond: Master Breeder of Hialeah Dachshunds

How did Lexa Richmond of Hialeah Dachshunds build a small breeding program that produced DCA National Specialty and AKC National Championship winners and generations of t

Meet Patti Strand: Master Breeder of Merry-Go-Round Dalmatians

How did Patti Strand and Merry-Go-Round Dalmatians build one of the most influential Dalmatian breeding programs of the past half-century? In this episode, Matt Stelter

Meet Allison Sunderman: Master Breeder of Sun Oak Welsh Terriers

How did Allison Sunderman turn Sun Oak Welsh Terriers into a highly-respected breeding program while forced to take a backseat to Allison’s handling career? In this epis

Meet Donna & Mike Beadle: Master Breeders of Eclipse Berger Picards

How did Donna and Mike Beadle build Eclipse Berger Picards into one of the most accomplished Berger Picard breeding programs in the country? In this episode, Matt Stelte

Meet Andrea Jordan-Lane: Master Breeder of Jordean Brittanys

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 li

Meet Barbara Heidenreich: Master Breeder of Fernhill Scottish Deerhounds

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 unforgett

Meet Kimm McDowell: Master Breeder of DerHagen Rottweilers

Kimm McDowell of DerHagen Rottweilers went 5 years without winning a single point… then turned an overlooked dog into a Best in Show champion. Kimm shares the real stor

Meet Kay Peiser: Master Breeder of Kaylen Standard Poodles & Chinese Cresteds

Kay Peiser of Kaylen didn’t just breed dogs, she built a legacy of champions from the ground up. In this episode, this widely respected breeder in the sport shares a lif