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577 — Margery Good on the Deep Character of “Sillyham” Terriers
Margery Good on the Deep Character of Sealyham Terriers Margery Good joins host Laura Reeves to share her deep love of her beloved Sealyham Terriers, breeding, grooming and the importance of learning. Good started in obedience with a German Shepherd Dog. “I entered in obedience, but then I spent my day at the dog show…
570 — Breeding Theory Q&A From LIVE@5
Breeding Theory Q&A From LIVE@5 Host Laura Reeves leads a conversation on breeding theory, replayed from a LIVE@5 live podcast from 2022. “As we all know, dog breeding is something of, to put it mildly, a passion project,” Reeves said. “Doing it well is something we all strive for. There are some tools that we…
552 – Spinone Italiano: Storied Bird Dogs of Gentle Character
Spinone Italiano: Storied Bird Dogs of Gentle Character Long time breeder Allison Schultz, of del Caos Spinoni, joins host Laura Reeves for a Love the Breeds month discussion of the fascinating history and empathetic nature of the Spinone Italiano. Schultz acquired her first Spinone in the early 1990s, long before they were officially recognized by…
551 – Sealyham Terriers: Favorites of Royalty and Hollywood
Sealyham Terriers: Favorites of Royalty and Hollywood Leslie Jaseph joins host Laura Reeves for the next in our Love the Breeds Month, by listener request, Sealyham Terriers. Sealyham Terriers were once the favored breed of Queen Elizabeth’s sister, Princess Margaret, and Hollywood legends from Alfred Hitchcock to Betty Davis, Rock Hudson and Cary Grant. Today…
550 – Sturdy, Colorful, Charming Havanese Bring Cuban History to Life
Sturdy, Colorful, Charming Havanese Bring Cuban History to Life Dr. Adam King, DVM, of Askin Havanese, joins host Laura Reeves in Love the Breeds Month for an overview of the little dogs of Cuba’s aristocracy that survived the Cuban Revolution. According to King, the precursor of the Havanese was brought to Cuba from Spain and…
549 – Finnish Lapphunds: Trainable, Lovable, Cuddly Dogs of the North
Finnish Lapphunds: Trainable, Lovable, Cuddly Dogs of the North Host Laura Reeves kicks off Love the Breeds month talking with Linda Marden, who imported the first Finnish Lapphunds to the US and worked to have them recognized by the American Kennel Club. “I very pointedly and purposely set out to import Finnish Lapphunds and get…
544 — Rights and Responsibilities of the Stud Dog Owner
Rights and Responsibilities of the Stud Dog Owner Dale Martenson of Touche Japanese Chin joins host Laura Reeves for a deep dive on the rights and responsibilities of the stud dog owner. The two long-time breeders break down the top five considerations for owners to consider as they decide whether and with which females to…
526 – Chinook: The Gentleman’s Carriage Horse of Sled Dogs
Chinook: The Gentleman’s Carriage Horse of Sled Dogs Rare Breeds Month continues today at Pure Dog Talk. Our final conversation is with Karen Hinchy and Ginger Corley about the Chinook, the Gentleman’s Carriage Horse of Sled Dogs. Corley, one of the longest-term Chinook breeders in the US today, acquired her first in the 1980s. “I…