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719 — Amy Rutherford on Smooths, Bred-By Success and Preservation Breeding
Amy Rutherford on Smooths, Bred-By Success and Preservation Breeding Today’s episode brings you a rare conversation with someone who does not say yes to interviews very often. Amy Rutherford joined host Laura Reeves for a holiday visit and the timing could not be better, fresh off her Best Bred-By Exhibitor win at the AKC National…
718 — Purebred Dogs: Living History on Our Couch | A Year-End Reflection
Purebred Dogs: Living History on Our Couch | A Year-End Reflection As we come to the close of another year — one that has been long, challenging, and filled with upheaval both globally and within the purebred dog fancy — it felt right to pause, reflect and remember why we do what we do. One…
717 — Showing Dogs on a Shoestring Budget
717 — Showing Dogs on a Shoestring Budget Smart Strategies for Budget-Friendly Success in the Conformation Ring By Laura Reeves • Pure Dog Talk Pure Dog Talk is the voice of purebred dogs. We bring you conversations with legends of the sport and offer practical, actionable guidance for creating an extraordinary life with your purebred…
716 – Hunting for Raccoons and Ribbons with Border Terriers
Hunting for Raccoons and Ribbons with Border Terriers Host Laura Reeves is joined by Karen Fitzpatrick from Meadowlake Border Terriers to talk about hunting raccoons and ribbons. “My background honestly was straight hunting,” Fitzpatrick said. “I hunted long before I ever bought a Border. I started here in the US and then started hunting in…
715 – Whelping Box Foundations with Dr. Marty Greer
Whelping Box Foundations with Dr. Marty Greer Host Laura Reeves is joined by Dr. Marty Greer to discuss whelping box foundational elements. From heat sources to bedding to disinfecting, this is “must have” information for all breeders. “All whelping boxes will have a heat source and a surface that’s easy to keep clean and disinfected,”…
714 – “God Loves a Terrier” with Vandra Huber
“God Loves a Terrier” with Vandra Huber Host Laura Reeves is joined by Terrier expert Vandra Huber for an overview of this plucky, feisty, fun group of dogs. Huber gave herself a Scottish Terrier as a college graduation present. Forty five years later her many claims to fame include co-ownership of Peggy Sue, Ch. Gaelforce…
713 – Westminster KC 150th Anniversary with Don Sturz
Westminster KC 150th Anniversary with Don Sturz Host Laura Reeves is joined by WKC president Don Sturz to discuss the upcoming 150th anniversary of the iconic dog show. “Last year, we all kind of looked at this return to New York City, going into a new venue, the Javits Center, coming back to Madison Square…
712 – Junior Showmanship Regional Events Starting in 2026
Junior Showmanship Regional Events Starting in 2026 Host Laura Reeves is joined by Mari-Beth O’Neill, vice president of sports services at the American Kennel Club, to discuss the planned Junior Showmanship Regional events for 2026. “I’ve always had that sort of dream that there would be something happening in each part of the country for…
711 – Identifying Split Cycles and Silent Seasons
Identifying Split Cycles and Silent Seasons Dr. Marty Greer joins host Laura Reeves to discuss split cycles and silent seasons in our bitches. Both are frustrating for breeders but they are not the same situation. “Silent heats and split seasons are not the same,” Greer said. “There are some bitches that fail to ovulate. They…
710 – Harnessing Youth to Build New Clubs
Harnessing Youth to Build New Clubs Host Laura Reeves is joined by Ellie Ovrom, Drentsche Patrijshond enthusiast, who has helped found two brand new clubs with just five years involved in the sport. “As I got more interested in purebred dogs and in performance sports,” Ovrom said, “I got involved with existing clubs and organizations…