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474 – Dreaming of Dual Dogs: Rush Hill Golden Retrievers

Dreaming of Dual Dogs: Rush Hill Golden Retrievers Tonya Struble of Rush Hill Golden Retrievers joins host Laura Reeves for a deep dive into the dreams and ambitions of breeding, raising and training “dual dogs.” Fighting the labels, overcoming disappointments, making the hard breeding decisions and “giving it a shot” to preserve the purpose of…

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473 — Endowing the Future of Veterinarians

Endowing the Future of Veterinarians Tom and Chris Levy visit with host Laura Reeves about how and why they created an endowed fund for the Oregon State University Veterinary school. “We don’t have any biological children,” Tom noted, “and we wanted to do something good. It comes to the point the AR people get involved…

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472 — Linda Riedel: International Dog Shows and 50 Years of Dogs

Linda Riedel: International Dog Shows and the Secrets of 180 Champions Linda Riedel, AKC judge and breeder of Ramblewood English Springer Spaniels, joins host Laura Reeves for a free-wheeling conversation about IABCA dog shows and her journey to 180 champions. A few excerpts follow below.   On International dog shows I really like that it…

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471 – Myth Busting in Veterinary Medicine

Myth Busting in Veterinary Medicine Dr. Marty Greer, our veterinary voice, joins host Laura Reeves for a fun episode by multiple listener request. They tackle old wives tales and do a bit of myth busting on veterinary medicine. Q: Do bitches in season cycle together? Yes. “I think it’s true. I really do believe that…

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470 — Molosser Breeds Evoke Old World Characteristics

Molosser Breeds Evoke Old World Characteristics “The Neopolitan Mastiff is an old-world breed. The Neo is opera, it’s an aria, it’s primal, it’s about all those earthy emotions.” Denise Flaim, creator of Modern Molosser, Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder and AKC judge, joins host Laura Reeves to share a passionate understanding of the Molosser breeds. “The name…

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469 – Curating Living History Through Purebred Dogs

Curating Living History Through Purebred Dogs “Purebred dogs are the only living museum of mankind’s journey on Earth.” Dr. Richard Meen Amanda Kelly, Fwaggle Toy Manchester Terriers in Canada, and host Laura Reeves take a deep dive on the history of purebred dogs. From the Victorian era, through the Industrial Revolution to today, we discuss…

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468 – Bloat 911: Know the Signs, Be Prepared

  Bloat 911: Know the Signs, Be Prepared Dr. Marty Greer, DVM joins host Laura Reeves for a primer on one of the most terrifying and emergent situations we can encounter with our dogs – bloat. Most noted in large and giant breeds of middle to advanced age, Greer notes that small dogs and puppies…

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467 – Proposed CA Legislation Radically Regulates All Dog Breeding

Proposed California Legislation Radically Regulates All Dog Breeding California’s AB702 threatens to decimate the hobby breeder population in the state, according to Patti Strand, President of the National Animal Interest Alliance. Learn more and find contact information for YOUR legislator at NAIA Trust. Text of the bill is below. Please read the bill. Listen to…

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466 – Borzoi: Epitome of Elegant yet Powerful Hound

Borzoi: Epitome of Elegant yet Powerful Borzoi breeders Kristina Terra and Corrine Miller join host Laura Reeves to learn more about the powerful, elegant sighthounds made popular by Russian  nobility. Once known as the Russian Wolfhound, the Borzoi’s history provides a fascinating study of the Russian aristocracy. “I think the Russian Wolfhound, it’s a bit…

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465 – Allison On: Tips from the Top on Drop Coat Grooming

Allison On: Tips from the Top on Drop Coat Grooming Allison Alexander, founder of Leading Edge Dog Show Academy and President of the Canadian Professional Handlers Association, joins host Laura Reeves to talk about grooming drop coated breeds, from maintenance to polish. Allison’s years of experience provide enormous insight into the maintenance on coated breeds…

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