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Meet Cherie Hunchak: Master Breeder of Elance Borzoi (opens the original)
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Cherie Hunchak of Elance Borzoi has spent decades pursuing one goal: breed dogs that are strong where the breed is weak. In this episode of Better Breeder Chronicles , Cherie shares the philosophy, breeding decisions, and bloodlines behind Elance Borzoi and the dogs that have influenced pedigrees around the world. You’ll discover: How learning to truly see structure transformed her breeding program Why pedigrees are a roadmap, and the dog in front of you never tells the whole story How she uses
Elevate Your Mindset (opens the original)
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Great breeding programs are built on the mindset of the breeder behind them. In this episode of the Better Breeder Roundtable, Kathy Rust is joined by Jamie Hubbard (Clussexx Kennels) and Spenser Hardin (Longview Collies) to talk about how a breeder's mindset can either propel a program forward or quietly hold it back for years. Together, they explore what it really takes to think in generations rather than litters, how to overcome the “I'm just a little speck” feeling at the start, and why hear
Meet Robert Urban: Master Breeder of Foxfire Black and Tan Coonhounds (opens the original)
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Robert Urban of Foxfire Black and Tan Coonhounds knows that great breeders build more than winning dogs. They build a kennel with a type, a philosophy, and a legacy. In this episode, Bob shares the lessons behind decades of breeding, showing, and working with Black and Tans, from the breed-founding mentors who shaped him to the dogs that defined Foxfire. You’ll hear: How Foxfire developed a recognizable breed type Why temperament should never be compromised Why breeders must be their own toughes
Meet Sylvia Hammarstrom: Master Breeder of Skansen Giant Schnauzers (opens the original)
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Sylvia Hammarstrom of Skansen Kennels has spent more than 70 years breeding, raising, and learning from Schnauzers. What began as a childhood passion in Sweden grew into a Giant Schnauzer breeding program that has produced close to 2,000 American champions. In this episode, Sylvia shares the experiences, dogs, and lessons that shaped Skansen, including: How working in European kennels shaped her as a breeder. What she looks for in the ideal Giant Schnauzer. The legendary dogs that shaped Skansen
Meet Andrew DiGiorgio: Master Breeder of Foxhollow Wire Fox Terriers (opens the original)
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For nearly 60 years, legendary breeder Andrew DiGiorgio has built Foxhollow into one of the most successful and respected Wire Fox Terrier breeding programs. Andy shares the philosophy, breeding decisions, and unforgettable dogs that shaped a world-class breeding program and left a lasting mark on the breed. In this episode you’ll discover: How Andrew learned to recognize great dogs Why quality matters more than individual traits His breeding strategy for producing champions Why type and movemen
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