Better Breeder Chronicles

Meet Gloria Birch: Master Breeder of Covy-Tucker Hill German Shepherds

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 Bette

Meet Erin Kerfoot: Master Breeder of Wynmoor English Springer Spaniels

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 dis

Meet David Samuelson: Masteer Breeder of Dashing Whippets

David Samuelson of Dashing Whippets chose to start over rather than continue with a line with a serious health issue. In this episode, David joins Matt Stelter to share h

Linebreeding: Carefully Connected, Thoughtfully Bred

Linebreeding is one of the oldest tools in dog breeding for establishing and maintaining quality, but many people misunderstand it as simply breeding related dogs. In t

Meet Jessica MacMillan: Master Breeder of Paisley Dalmatians

Jessica MacMillan of Paisley Dalmatians has spent a lifetime building a breeding legacy spanning 13 generations. In this episode, Jessica shares the defining decisions,

Meet Susan Giles: Master Breeder of Ta Sen Lhasa Apsos

For more than 50 years, Susan Giles of Ta Sen Lhasa Apsos has built a breeding program known for consistency, breed type, and generations of remarkable show dogs. Ta Sen

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