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313 — Falconry: Relationship of Human, Dog, Bird of Prey
Falconry: Historic Relationship of Human, Dog and Bird of Prey Steve Layman with a Siberian Goshawk. Steve Layman, raptor expert, shares the fascinating history of falconry and its symbiotic relationship between man, dog and bird of prey. Natural history Layman, a zoologist who has worked with raptors and dogs for nearly 60 years, said…
312 — Susan Giles on the Lhasa Apso, Grooming and Breeding
Susan Giles on the Lhasa Apso, Grooming Secrets, and Breeding Susan Giles, Lhasa Apso breeder for 45 years, shares her grooming and breeding secrets, as well as the history of this ancient breed. The Lhasa Apso is thought to have been the alert dogs in Tibetan monasteries, where they would bark to alert their larger…
311 – Rescue Overreach: Prevention Best Recourse
Rescue Overreach: Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure Jen Amundsen, Clumber Spaniel breeder and exhibitor, is the Dog Savvy Lawyer. Dog Savvy Lawyer Jen Amundsen joins host Laura Reeves for a frank and, frankly, frightening conversation about what recourse we have as breeders if one of our dogs lands in a shelter or…
310 – Vet Voice: Breed Specific Anesthesia Fact and Fiction
Breed Specific Anesthesia Fact and Fiction Dr. Marty Greer brings us information about breed specific anesthesia myths and realities to provide peace of mind and knowledge. “Everyone has an opinion and an experience,” Greer said. “Anesthesia is controlled death. We have to be respectful and appreciative of the advances in medicine. Your vet wants to…
309 — Breeding for type, consistency while keeping a low COI
Breeding for type, consistency while keeping a low COI Dr. Victor Stora, veterinary medical geneticist, with some of his Shetland Sheepdogs. Victor Stora, Shetland Sheepdog breeder, AKC/CHF Residency Recipient and Veterinary Geneticist at University of Pennsylvania, shares concrete information on breeding for type and consistency of style while keeping a low COI (Coefficient of Inbreeding)….
308 – Bill Shelton, chapter 3: bottlenecks, marketing, adaptability
Bill Shelton, chapter 3: Genetic bottlenecks, marketing, adaptability Renowned breeder and judge Bill Shelton and host Laura Reeves finish up their wide-ranging conversation on dog breeding and marketing in the 21st century. “How do we move the bar from healthier to typier to sounder? We have to breed,” Shelton said. “We have to be accountable…
307 – Bill Shelton, part 2: Breeding for Genetic Diversity
Bill Shelton on Breeding for Genetic Diversity, Breeding Up and More In part two of our series, Bill Shelton, leading advocate for preservation dog breeders, and host Laura Reeves have a spirited conversation about how to improve the health of our breeds while maintaining genetic diversity. “Leading theriogenologists say breeders are suppressing genetic diversity,” Shelton…
306 – Bill Shelton on Positive Messaging in Purebred Dogs
Bill Shelton on Positive Messaging in Purebred Dogs Bill Shelton imparts his wisdom in part one of a three-part series from a wide-ranging conversation about positive messaging in purebred dogs. People respond to positive messages, Shelton said, which will allow us to change perceptions within the general public. Words like preservation and purpose bred dogs…
305 — Anne Katona on judging, retirement, owner handlers
Anne Katona on judging, retirement, owner handlers Long time judge Anne Katona shares her insights about judging, announces her planned retirement in January 2021 and offers encouragement for owner handlers. Famous for her greetings in the ring, where she reminds every exhibitor that “wiggles are allowed,” the perennially cheerful Katona noted that she’s “never known…
304 – Bulldogs, professionals and imprinting type with Jay Serion
Bulldogs, professionals and imprinting type with Jay Serion Jay Serion and Brix… Photo by Ryan Estrada Photography Specialist Jay Serion talks about bulldogs, having pride as a handler, starting in the trenches and establishing a vision of type from understanding the standard. “At my first dog show, my dog was third out of three,” Serion…
