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Better Breeder Chronicles

Better Breeder Institute

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Welcome to the Better Breeder Chronicles where we meet the finest purebred dog breeders in the world. We spotlight these master breeders, hearing their stories in their own words—including their beginnings, their challenges and heartbreaks, and ultimately, their climb to the top and their determination to breed a better dog. We share their journeys to inspire all purebred conservation dog breeders to pursue their dreams for their breeding programs!

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Better Breeder Chronicles

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 01:33

Behind every great dog is a great breeder, and the are often the ones who exist in anonymity and whose stories remain untold. On the Better Breeder Chronicles, host Matt Stelter - AKC dog breeder/judge - shares their legacies with the purebred dog fancy and preserves them for breed history. Learn the theory, strategy & story behind National Specialty and Best In Show winning AKC/CKC breeding programs.

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Meet Dale Martenson: Master Breeder of Japanese Chins

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 01:07:43

What does it really take to become a master breeder across three challenging breeds?In this episode, Dale Martenson (AKC Breeder/Judge) shares how a Saint Bernard puppy sparked a journey that led to over 500 homebred champions. Learn why brutal honesty builds better bloodlines, how to stay profitable and ethical in today’s societal climate, and why your “why” matters more than any ribbon.

Dale opens up about the heartbreaks, the wins, and the evolving strategies that helped him leave a lasting mark on Japanese Chins, Cavaliers, and Cocker Spaniels. Based out of Texas with his wife Jane, the Martensons built Touche and Castlemar into two of the most respected kennel names in the purebred dog world, known as much for their kindness and generosity as their excellence and success.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:51 Meet Dale Martenson

02:12 How It All Began

04:25 Competitions & First Big Win

06:25 Early Mentors & People They Learned From

08:48 Early Pivotal Experiences

10:25 Learning from Losses

13:19 Building a Legacy in Japanese Chins

20:18 The Power of Good Bitches

24:22 Breeding Strategies to Establish Bloodline

26:28 Progress Over the Years & Selection Process

32:00 The Biggest Challenge as the Breeder

34:41 Handling Setbacks and Disappointments

38:27 The Cavaliers & Cockers

40:52 The Most Notable Accomplishments

43:22 Why Good Breeders Deserve To Make A Profit

50:18 Adapting to Today’s Challenges

53:39 What Should Breeders Focus On Today?

56:22 Optimism for the Future of Purebred Dogs

1:00:18 The Impact of Social Media

1:02:32 Final Advice for Aspiring Breeders

1:04:15 How Dale Wishes to Be Remembered

1:05:54 Where to Connect with Dale

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Meet Guy Mauldin: The Master Breeder of Kismet Shelties

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • Duration 27:52

In the premier episode of the Better Breeder Chronicles, master breeder Guy Mauldin (Kismet Shelties) reveals insights behind the creation and development of one of the longest and most successful Shetland Sheepdog breeding programs in breed history.

Learn how Guy & Thelma Mauldin created a distinctive bloodline that has impacted the breed for over five decades. In the process, they bred/owned nearly 300 champions, won 99 Best In Shows (breed record), and transformed the breed.

Containing insider stories, breeding strategies, and thrilling wins at Westminster & National Specialties, this episode is a must-watch for anyone who loves purebred dogs, breeding theory, or success stories. Prepare to be inspired by a master breeder who redefined excellence in the dog show world.

Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:47 Meet Guy Mauldin of Kismet Shetland Sheepdogs02:50 From a Collie Interest to Sheltie Champions05:46 High Born: The Dog That Started It All07:48 Linebreeding Strategies & The Power of Pedigree10:10 Outcrossing Without Losing Your Identity11:50 Inside the Kismet Selection Process12:53 The Biggest Challenge 13:33 Iconic Dogs of Kismet15:15 An Unlikely Win at Westminster19:18 The Lucky Discovery in Japan: The Pajero Story23:31 The Legacy of Kismet 25:55 The Proudest Accomplishments

#BetterBreederChronicles #KismetShelties #ShetlandSheepdog #SheltieLove #DogShowLegends #PurebredDogs #MasterBreeder #DogBreeding #PedigreePower #Linebreeding #Outcrossing #ShowDogLife #WestminsterDogShow #NationalSpecialty #ChampionDogs #DogBreederSuccess #SheltieBreeder #DogShowHistory #SheltieChampion #BreedLegacy

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Meet Kathy Rust: Master Breeder of Kizmar Vizslas

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 • Duration 01:01:02

What separates a good breeder from a great one? In this episode, Kathy Rust of Kizmar Vizslas (South Dakota AKC Vizsla Breeder) shares how she built one of the most respected Vizsla bloodlines in the breed. It was not by chance, but through strategy, relentless research, and wise decisions - and using tail-male breeding theory.

You will hear Kathy’s hard-won lessons on selecting foundation dogs, handling health setbacks, and establishing the mindset every new breeder needs to succeed. You will also learn about creating a tail-male bloodline to forming the breeder circles that enabled Kathy’s tremendous success, this conversation will challenge, inspire, and sharpen your vision for what successful purebred breeding will look like in the future.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:47 Meet Kathy Rust

02:14 Early exposure to dogs and breeding

05:09 Figure skating & competitive breeding mindset

06:38 First Vizsla and her early journey in the breed

08:21 Deep-dive research and pedigree analysis

11:19 Exploring form and function

13:14 Starting the Kizmar bloodline

15:31 Type-to-type breeding

18:09 The Lloyd Brackett breeding method

20:09 Selecting puppies to move forward with

22:50 The most notable Kizmar dogs

26:39 Building a consistent tail-male line

28:44 Theories behind a tail-male line

35:00 The biggest challenge Kizmar faced and overcame

38:41 Advice for unexpected health issues

Meet Colton Johnson: Master Breeder of Bugaboo Old English Sheepdogs

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 • Duration 59:44

Through the stewardship of several breeders, the story of Bugaboo Kennels spans several generations of passion, persistence, and record-breaking champions. Colton Johnson shares details about his family’s legacy, the breeding theories behind legendary dogs like Georgie Girl, Swagger & S’More, and how Bugaboo continues to shape the future of the Old English Sheepdog breed.

Don’t miss this rare inside look at one of the most successful kennels in the dog show world. Watch now!

Timestamps:

00:00 Origins of Bugaboo Kennels

02:42 Early breeding goals and lessons in linebreeding

06:39 Colton’s childhood and growing up in a dog show family

08:39 Meeting Heather and discovering a passion for showing dogs

12:12 Breeding Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl and Picture Perfect

13:06 Lessons from his parents as mentors

16:17 Influential mentors and breeders outside the family

18:33 Moving the Bugaboo bloodline forward

20:11 Insights into the selection process

23:46 Football analogies for breeding programs

25:19 When litters don’t work out & the surprises of genetics

26:16 The most notable Bugaboo dogs

30:24 Colton’s daughter wins Best Junior at Westminster

32:49 Building a community hub

36:30 Educating the public on purebred dogs

38:16 The story of Hulk, the Bugaboo dog for the Fountain, CO Police

41:47 Colton’s most notable accomplishment

Meet Tonya Struble: Master Breeder of Rush Hill Golden Retrievers

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 • Duration 52:30

Step inside the world of Rush Hill Goldens, where Tonya Struble reveals how she built one of the most successful Golden Retriever breeding programs in breed history. She shares her journey from her first golden in Alaska to breeding iconic champions like Am/Can CH Rush Hill’s Haagen-Dazs, GCH Rush Hill’s Run’n Amuck At Abelard,GCH Rush Hill’s River Road Payoff, & more. Learn the strategies behind her breeding choices, the health challenges she’s faced, and the lessons learned along the way. This episode is a masterclass in vision, perseverance, and leaving a lasting legacy in the breed. Timestamps:00:00 First Golden Retriever Story04:41 Entering the Purebred World07:08 Early Mentors and Lessons09:23 Make Your Own Decisions10:24 Founding the Rush Hill Line14:30 Breeding Plans and Strategies20:57 Selecting Puppies to Keep24:48 Breeding for Versatile Dogs25:35 Defining the Rush Hill Look34:16 Haagen Dazs: Kirby’s Legacy44:40 Chaos: The Charismatic Showdog47:20 Vegas: Rising to #150:42 Willis and McClain’s Wins51:45 Health Issues and Setbacks53:51 Experiences with Other Breeds56:05 Supporting Puppy Buyers 57:00 Challenges Facing Today’s Sport1:05:03 Achievements She’s Most Proud Of1:06:34 Key Advice for Breeders1:08:20 Legacy of Rush Hill Goldens1:12:28 Preserving History Through Website

#BetterBreederChronicles #TonyaStruble #RushHill #GoldenRetrievers #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows

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Meet Carol Felbaum: Master Breeder of Hallmark Bichon Frise

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • Duration 01:02:59

How do you come back from heartbreak and build a bloodline that makes history?

Master breeder Carol Felbaum reveals how losing her foundation bitch’s first litter almost ended her program, and how perseverance turned that tragedy into a dynasty of champion Bichons.She shares the inside story of Donald, (GCHG High Ridge He’s So Full of Himself ROMX) a dog some doubted who went on to sire top champions worldwide, and she explains why mentorship, transparency, and collaboration are the future of purebred dogs.

If you are passionate about breeding programs, preserving breed standards, or the hidden stories behind champion dogs, you won’t want to miss this.

👉 Subscribe now for more breeder stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and conversations that keep the purebred dog breeding community strong.

Timestamps:

00:00 Beginnings in purebred dogs

01:30 Teen years and weekends at dog shows

02:21 Discovering Bichons

04:59 Early mentors and lessons in dog care

09:15 Learning through observation and quiet study

12:14 Honesty, tough conversations, and breeder transparency

16:44 Returning to the dog world after raising a family

19:08 Foundation bitch Minnie and her impact

22:54 First litters, heartbreak, and perseverance

28:22 Breeding success: Audrey, Donald, and champion offspring

34:26 Donald’s Story: from family dog to top sire

51:24 Donald’s accomplishments and legacy

Meet Kristi Green: Master Breeder of Knockout Chihuahuas

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 • Duration 42:38

What does it really take to breed world-class Chihuahuas?

Kristi Green of Knockout Chihuahuas reveals how she built one of the top families in the breed, from national winners to top-producing sires. She shares her journey through mentorship, health testing, breeding challenges, and what defines a true “Knockout” Chihuahua.

👉 Watch now and learn from one of the most successful Chihuahua breeders in the country.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:31 Meet Kristi Green of Knockout Chihuahuas

01:23 How Kristi got into Chihuahuas

04:06 Early breeding challenges and goals

04:55 Struggles finding mentors

05:47 Meeting Darwin Delaney and key influences

07:16 Lessons learned from mentors

08:30 Building a family of her Chihuahuas

10:01 Establishing foundation bitches and early successes

11:24 Breeding strategies and line development

12:15 Breeding philosophy: Linebreeding

13:02 Specific breeding strategies

14:25 Stud dog selection

15:38 Focusing on virtues over faults

16:20 Puppy selection and Knockout traits

17:41 Defining the “Knockout Chihuahua”

19:42 Notable dogs that shaped Knockout Chihuahuas

30:09 Challenges of breeding toy dogs

Meet Patricia Princehouse: Master Breeder of La Brise Pyrenean Shepherds

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 01:31:20

What drives someone to cross an ocean at 14 just to learn about a breed? For Patricia Princehouse, that leap set the stage for creating America’s most influential Pyrenean Shepherd breeding program.

Patricia reveals what it takes to balance health, type, and tradition, the story of her most influential dogs, and the biggest challenges facing purebred breeding today. Discover the passion and legacy behind La Brise Pyrenean Shepherds.

Timestamps:

00:00 Early love of dogs & first purebred dog

03:00 Discovering dog shows as a teenager

06:00 First trip to France & meeting mentors

09:00 Breeding Great Pyrenees as livestock guardians

13:00 Transition to Pyrenean Shepherds

18:00 Early breeding challenges & lessons learned

25:00 Preserving natural breeds as cultural history

31:00 Importing dogs & building a U.S. program

40:00 Health, outcrosses & maintaining type

50:00 Head, movement, and selection priorities

55:00 Prominent La Brise dogs & show ring impact

1:10:00 Challenges: judges, novices, and public perception

1:20:00 Collaboration and community in breeding

1:27:00 Optimism for the next generation

1:38:00 Legacy & advice to aspiring breeders

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Meet Dennis & Katey Brown: Master Breeder of Solivia Pointers

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 • Duration 53:58

From deep but separate foundations in the purebred dog world, Dennis and Katey Brown share the remarkable Solivia Pointer story. In this episode, you’ll hear how one family’s passion for purebred dogs grew into an international breeding program known for health, soundness, style — and winning at the highest level.

If you care about preserving breeds, producing sound, healthy dogs, and learning from two of the most influential Pointer breeders of our time, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & the early Solivia story

00:22 Katey’s mom’s path: Irish Setters → Cockers → Pointers

04:00 Foundation lines that shaped Solivia

06:40 Core philosophy: Health and Soundness first

10:32 Dennis’s background & how Dennis/Katey connected

18:31 International outcross strategy (Italy, NZ, UK, etc.)

22:01 Why Pointers are a “bitch breed” (dam-line consistency)

23:57 What a Solivia Pointer looks like (type & movement)

25:07 Game-changer sire & what he fixed

36:07 Ch. Solivia’s Desiderata: National winner & record producer

48:12 Conditioning Secrets: paddocks, free-feeding pups, & more

1:06:06 Advice to aspiring breeders: don’t quit; condition the dog

#BetterBreederChronicles #DennisBrown #KateyBrown #Solivia #Pointers #SoliviaPointers #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows

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