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614 – Neonates: Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Hydration, Hypoglycemia
614 – Neonates: Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Hydration, Hypoglycemia Dr. Marty Greer DVM joins host Laura Reeves to talk about the four H’s that constitute critical care of neonates: Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Hydration, Hypoglycemia. “The four H’s are hypoxia which is oxygen,” Greer said. “Hypothermia which is temperature, hypoglycemia which is glucose and hydration which of course is…
607 – Keeping Foxhounds Alive Into the 21st Century
Keeping Foxhounds Alive Into the 21st Century Brigette Bryson, second generation breeder of Foxhounds at Foxhunt Kennels in Australia, joins host Laura Reeves in a wide ranging conversation about English Foxhounds, preserving the history they represent and how she hopes to keep the breed alive into the 21st century. There are three breeders of English…
603 — Purebred or Mixed Breed: Silken Windhounds Bridge the Divide
Purebred or Mixed Breed: Silken Windhounds Bridge the Divide Ashlynn Hill joins host Laura Reeves for a discussion of the Silken Windhound. These dogs appear to bridge the divide between preservation purebred dog breeders and the “fad” mixed breeds that make many preservation breeders tear out their hair. A partial transcript of the conversation follows….
602 – Responsibly Developing New Breeds… What Does That Look Like?
Responsibly Developing New Breeds… What Does That Look Like? The facts are that all but a very, very limited handful of our breeds today have been created by mankind for some purpose. Companionship is a purpose. I would like to introduce you to the Toy Fox Terrier, for example. As society moves away from agrarian…
599 – Norwegian Elkhounds: The OG GPS Tracking System
Norwegian Elkhounds: The OG GPS Tracking System Kamilla Engen, Norwegian Elkhound breeder, judge and moose hunter in Norway, joins host Laura Reeves for a Love the Breeds discussion of this ancient hunting breed. Engen judged the breed’s US National Specialty in May. Per the Norwegian Elkhound Club of America, The Norwegian Elkhound is bold and…
598 – Basset Fauve de Bretagne: Old Breed is New to AKC Miscellaneous
Basset Fauve de Bretagne: Old Breed is New to AKC Miscellaneous Nick Frost, AKC judge and hound specialist, joins host Laura Reeves to talk about the charming Basset Fauve de Bretagne. Better known for his Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breeding program, Frost was involved with the Fauve in England in the late 1970s. The Fauve,…
596 – Black and Tan Coonhounds with Kathy Corbett
Black and Tan Coonhounds with Kathy Corbett Pure Dog Talk’s Love the Breed series, focused on hound breeds, continues today with 50 years of knowledge about Black and Tan Coonhounds as breeder Kathy Corbett joins host Laura Reeves for this insightful conversation. Kathy and Jim Corbett acquired their first Black and Tan Coonhound sight unseen…
595 – Love the Breeds: Salukis with Caroline Coile
Love the Breeds: Salukis with Caroline Coile Author and Saluki breeder Caroline Coile joins host Laura Reeves for the kick-off of our Love the Breeds feature. Some of Coile’s tongue-in-cheek descriptions of the ancient breed include “breathing furniture,” “arm candy” and “they don’t like to show their feelings.” “We have a lot of artwork that…
594 – Temperament Testing for Better Puppy Placements
Temperament Testing for Better Puppy Placements Hannah Crane, National Puppy Program Manager for Dogs for Better Lives, joins host Laura Reeves to take a deep dive on temperament testing for better puppy placements for all breeders. While Crane uses the system to test puppies going in to service work for her organization and others, she…
591 – Breeding Basics LIVE with Laura from Pedigrees to Puppies
Breeding Basics LIVE with Laura from Pedigrees to Puppies Host Laura Reeves takes the LIVE audience through breeding basics, reading pedigrees, health testing, phenotype vs genotype and more. This journey through the theory side of breeding, covers important topics for breeders from novice and intermediate to advanced. Use the resources of older breeders who knew…