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425 – Breeder Hacks, Tricks, Tips & Products for Healthier Puppies
Breeder Hacks, Tricks, Tips & Products for Healthier Puppies Dale Martenson, renowned breeder of Touche Japanese Chin, joins host Laura Reeves to talk about some of our favorite hacks, some of our favorite products, some of our favorite things as dog breeders that don’t necessarily make it into the textbooks. LISTEN to the episode for…
422 – Exploring the Caravan Hounds of India
Exploring the Caravan Hounds of India Neil Trilokekar (in photo with Caravan Hound puppy) returns for part two of this fascinating conversation with host Laura Reeves. The Caravan Hounds story is equal parts intrigue and investigative work through the mists of time, with a frisson of danger and a large helping of reverence for the…
420 – Living History on the Silk Road
Living History on the Silk Road Asiatic Sighthounds: Landrace to Distinct Breeds Dedicated dog enthusiast and researcher Neil Trilokekar joins host Laura Reeves on the fascinating topic of Asiatic Sighthounds and their development from the landrace dogs of the Silk Trail over the Millenia. Listeners may remember Trilokekar as part of our panel discussion of…
410 – Jim Moses and Deborah Stern on German Shepherd Dogs
Jim Moses and Deborah Stern on German Shepherd Dogs Legendary German Shepherd Dog breeders Jim Moses and Deborah Stern are responsible for the careers of some of the most famous dogs in AKC history. Dogs who are known worldwide by just their call names. Rumor. Hatter. Mystique. Stern, president of the German Shepherd Dog Club…
408 – Janina Laurin Reflects on a Lifetime in Dogs, the Belgian Breeds
Janina Laurin Reflects on a Lifetime in Dogs and the Belgian Breeds Second-generation Belgian Tervuren breeder and judge, Janina Laurin, joins host Laura Reeves for a conversation about the four Belgian herding breeds, including the newly recognized Belgian Laekenois. Between the four breeds, the basic differences are coat and color, Laurin said, “But the basic…
404 – The Athletic, Wicked Smart, Primitive Xoloitzcuintli
The Athletic, Wicked Smart, Primitive Xoloitzcuintli Host Laura Reeves visits with passionate fanciers Barbara Griffin and Giovanna Suedan, a self-proclaimed “xolo-aholic,” about the Xoloitzcuintli. According to the Xoloitzcuintli Club of America, this is “one of the world’s oldest and rarest breeds, with statues identical to the hairless variety dating back over 3,000 years. These clay…
399 – Breeders Part 2: Family, Friends and Mapping a Journey
Breeders Part 2: Family, Friends and Mapping a Journey Top Breeders discuss building a family of dogs with small numbers and defined goals. Wendy Paquette, Amanda Kelly and Chris Heartz return to finish their conversation about building a family of dogs, using the standard as a driver and mapping out a plan. Wendy: “What I’ve…
397 — Planning Your “Family” of Dogs: Style and Health
Planning Your “Family” of Dogs: Style and Health Our topic is breeding. With an emphasis on planning your family of dogs. The question: is consistency of style more important than consistency of health and/or quality? How do you get to your desired goals? Today’s guests are Amanda Kelly, Wendy Paquette and Chris Heartz. This is…
394 — Chongqing Dogs: Saving a Primitive Breed from Extinction
Chongqing Dogs: Saving a Primitive Breed from Extinction Chongqing Dog enthusiast Brandi Miller is working to save this ancient and primitive breed from extinction. Dating back an estimated 2,000 years, and believed to be a progenitor of the Chow Chow and Shar Pei breeds, the Chongqing Dogs hail the from eponymous province in China, Miller…
389 – Working Together Leverages Resources in Rare Breeds
Work Together to Leverage Resources in Rare Breeds Dawne Deeley and Amanda Kelly are back for the second half of our conversation about rare breeds and their unique challenges. Who buys our dogs and why? “It behooves us to think about the drivers for ownership,” Kelly said. “What is it that our breed offers that…