Better Breeder Chronicles

09/10/2026

“He had a kennel out behind the barn. He had 10 or 15 hounds in there and he said, "These are the ones that I don't let people see.” And, they were perfect.”
- Bob Urban (Foxfire Black and Tan Coonhounds)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/VL0J8_2b2WU

09/09/2026

“Today, my whole program is towards the perfect family pet, the most beautiful, most reliable. Your dog should be everything for you. That's what I breed for. That's where I get my satisfaction.”
- Sylvia Hammarstrom (Skansen Giant Schnauzers)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/uWaft5lVHJo

09/08/2026

This week, we visit with Cherie Hunchak of Elance Borzoi as she shares her story in the breed. Cherie 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 and the dogs that have influenced pedigrees around the world.

💬 “My greatest pleasure is sharing anything that I have with anybody else, and then seeing them succeed with it.”

🎙️ Tune in to Episode 54 of Better Breeder Chronicles to hear Cherie Hunchak’s story and insights from this accomplished master breeder.

YouTube link here: https://youtu.be/Fk01bJP5s-4

Cherie Hunchak of Elance Borzoi has spent decades pursuing one goal...

09/08/2026

"You'll breed better dogs if you're breeding for what they were bred to do.“
- Kristi Libertore (Whiskey Hills Bracco Italiano & Whiskeytown Wirehaired Pointing Griffons)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/65bqdsoZHbg

Watch the Better Breeder Roundtable playlist here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDjcPjyNN2ik...

09/07/2026

“My greatest pleasure is sharing anything that I have with anybody else, and then seeing them succeed with it.”
- Cherie Hunchak (Elance Borzoi)

Better Breeder Chronicles Ep. 54 with Cherie Hunchak of Elance Borzoi — September 8

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09/06/2026

COMING UP! Episode 54 features the Master Breeder of Elance: Cherie Hunchak (Borzoi)

Episode drops on Tuesday!

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09/06/2026

“Look at the whole dog. It shouldn't be only about parts and pieces. And, I never bred down, I always bred up.”
- Andrew DiGiorgio (Foxhollow Wire Fox Terriers)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rLokZiW751E

09/05/2026

“It is critical to share your bloodstock with others, but we have learned our lesson: Be able to continue if they never come back.”
- Matt Stelter (Better Breeder Institute)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/kq6DJVkK4OE

09/04/2026

“If you don't want to hear the truth about what really needs to be fixed, then you're going to take the breed in the wrong direction.“
- Kristi Libertore (Whiskey Hills Bracco Italiano & Whiskeytown Wirehaired Pointing Griffons)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/65bqdsoZHbg

Watch the Better Breeder Roundtable playlist here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDjcPjyNN2ik...

09/03/2026

“In Europe they have a breeding family, and so they take a number of different people who all have the same breeding philosophy and share the dogs. You have the ability to have more dogs available to you, following the same breeding philosophy.”
- Chris Levy (Abiqua Pumik)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/6i1bQZFhvyk