A LIFE Magazine cover changed everything for Grace Fritz, inspiring a journey that would redefine the Shar-Pei breed in America.
From her early National Specialty wins to producing the top-winning Shar-Pei in breed history, Grace shares how careful selection, sound structure, and genetic insight built her Good Fortune line into one of the most admired Shar-Pei programs in the world.
She opens up about the heartbreaks behind the ribbons, the health challenges that shaped her breeding philosophy, and why preserving purebred dogs is more important than ever.
▶️ Watch now to discover the story, strategy, and heart behind Good Fortune Shar-Pei and what every breeder can learn from Grace’s journey.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Meet Grace Fritz
02:12 How Grace discovered the Shar-Pei breed
02:56 First shows and early wins
03:43 Mentors who shaped her breeding journey
07:23 Foundational bloodlines and breeding approach
08:32 Balancing outcrossing and linebreeding
10:57 How Grace evaluates puppies
12:15 Defining the Good Fortune Shar-Pei type
14:30 Notable dogs that built her legacy
21:03 Recent successes and upcoming litters
22:50 Health challenges in the breed
25:00 Promoting purebred awareness
28:35 Using science and genetic tools
29:50 The value of judges' decisions today
30:27 Most significant challenge of the breed
29:10 Mentorship and bringing new breeders in
31:11 Optimism for the future
32:57 Advice for aspiring breeders
34:01 Legacy of Good Fortune Shar-Peis
34:46 Closing thoughts and contact info
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