Better Breeder Chronicles

06/04/2026

“Attending the national specialty and continuing to learn was absolutely critical. I think it's the most important thing.”
- Barbara Heidenreich (Fernhill Scottish Deerhounds)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/FzwE8cfFaok

06/03/2026

“The old Illustrated Standard by Jeanne Flora showed a short backed dog with a short hock, which is very difficult thing to get.”
- Kimm McDowell (DerHagen Rottweilers)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sMSS3ja_wf0

06/02/2026

This week, we visit with Donna and Mike Beadle of Eclipse Berger Picards as they share their story in the breed.

Eclipse has developed an incredible family of successful Eclipse Berger Picards. Listen as they talk about legendary dogs, a heartbreaking loss, Westminster & AKC National Championship wins, and the labor of love preserving and advancing a rare breed.

💬 “We hardly do any advertising. Be a good, responsible breeder and treat your people well. You will get more folks that way than doing advertising.”

🎙️ Tune in to Episode 43 of Better Breeder Chronicles to hear the Beadles’ story and insights from these accomplished master breeders.

YouTube link here: https://youtu.be/ZJpx3KMZZL4

How did Donna and Mike Beadle build Eclipse Berger Picards into one...

06/01/2026

“We hardly do any advertising. Be a good, responsible breeder and treat your people well. You will get more folks that way than doing advertising.”
- Donna & Mike Beadle (Eclipse Berger Picards)

Better Breeder Chronicles Ep. 43 with Donna & Mike Beadle of Eclipse Berger Picards — June 2

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05/31/2026

COMING UP! Episode 43 features the Master Breeders of Eclipse: Donna & Mike Beadle (Berger Picards)

Episode drops on Tuesday!

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05/30/2026

“I will help the best I can help for grooming, handling, health, anything I can do. And it doesn't have to be one of mine. It can be anybody's.”
- Kay Peiser (Kaylen Standard Poodles & Chinese Cresteds)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/c5lOaCANRag

05/29/2026

“Annie Rogers Clark gave me some really good advice one time. She said, ‘Honey, have you read your Breed Standard?’”
- Karen Fitzpatrick (Meadowlake Border Terriers)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/iP_NIrNLk0k

05/28/2026

“If there is a National Specialty in your region, just go!”

- Jamie Hubbard (Clussexx)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/trlm8uUcV1o

05/27/2026

“In the last 10 years I've done more linebreeding on my original dogs because they live long and they did not produce the things that I was afraid of.”
- Kimm McDowell (DerHagen Rottweilers)

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sMSS3ja_wf0

05/26/2026

This week, we visit with Andrea Jordan-Lane of Jordean Brittanys as she shares her story in the breed.

Andrea spent decades building one of the most influential Brittany bloodlines in the sport and forever changing what a top-flight Brittany looks like. And, this episode reveals exactly how she did it.

From showing a non-show-quality dog as a teenager to producing generations of top-winning Brittanys, Andrea shares the mentors, bloodlines, and breeding decisions that shaped the Jordean legacy.

💬 “When you are selling puppies to the public, introduce them to what's behind their dogs, what makes them a heritage breed. Embrace puppy buyers, not just as potential homes for your puppies, but potential dog show people.”

🎙️ Tune in to Episode 42 of Better Breeder Chronicles to hear Andrea Jordan-Lane’s story and insights from this accomplished master breeder.

YouTube link here: https://youtu.be/sQY8aXoYc5I

Andrea Jordan-Lane of Jordean spent decades building one of the mos...