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393 – Gayle Watkins on Educating Breeders AND Buyers
Gayle Watkins on Educating Breeders AND Buyers Dr. Gayle Watkins of Avidog and host Laura Reeves talk about the importance of educating both breeders and puppy buyers. “We have to take step back,” Watkins said, “and realize how complicated our world is and how UNobvious it is, to even smart people that aren’t engaged with…
391 – “From the Mouths of Babes”: Learn From Youth
“From the Mouths of Babes”: Learn From Youth The dog world is frequently seen as “eating its own” – in other words scaring away new folks who are trying to learn. So, I decided to try learning from the new people. I talked to exhibitors who are just getting started, what gave them encouragement to…
390 – Mastitis: Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Mastitis: Causes, Prevention and Treatment Dr. Marty Greer joins us for our Veterinary Voice. We’re talking about mastitis in lactating bitches. This infection can come on fast and furious with no warning. In some cases, it can be minor, in others life-threatening. Enjoy an excerpt here: Definition MG: Mastitis is inflammation or infection of the…
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…
388 — Auntie Laura Takes on Social Media Bullying
Auntie Laura Takes on Social Media Bullying We’re going to talk a little something today. This is going to be a little bit of vintage Auntie Laura. We’re going to roll out a little bit of carrot and the stick. A little bit of whoop ass. Because there’s things going on in our world that…
387 – WHAT Are Rare Breeds and WHY are They Rare
WHAT Are Rare Breeds and WHY are They Rare Susi Szeremy, founder of National Purebred Dog Day, joins host Laura Reeves to talk rare breeds, the #NPDD Photo Contest and celebrating our purebred dogs on May 1. Enjoy this excerpt of our fun and fascinating conversation. Click the play button to hear all the details…
386 – Protecting Diversity and Sharing Quality in Rare Breeds
Protecting Diversity and Sharing Quality in Rare Breeds Host Laura Reeves is joined by two of North America’s most successful breeders of rare and threatened breeds, Amanda Kelly, Fwaggle Toy Manchester Terriers and Dawne Deeley, TsarShadow Karelian Bear Dogs. These two talented women share their insights, perspectives and guiding principles in preserving their breeds and…
385 – Bedlington Terrier: “Head of a lamb and the heart of a lion”
Bedlington Terrier: “Head of a lamb and the heart of a lion” Three Bedlington Terrier breeders — Laurie Friesen, Gaby Gilbeau and Lucy Heyman — join host Laura Reeves during Rare Breed Month to share their passion for their unique dogs. Kissing Cousins? “So, what we know about the development of the Bedlington is kind…
384 – Hungarian Breeds and Plato’s Theory of Forms
Hungarian Breeds and Plato’s Theory of Forms Maria Arechaederra’s passion for Hungarian breeds started early. She was about 10 years old, she said, when “flipping through the AKC breed book one day, I saw a picture of the Kuvasz. And it was like a lightning bolt. Love at first sight.” Plato and Breeding Philosophy “To…