What does it really take to rebuild a dog breeding program and recapture your breed type?
In this episode, Paul and Kelley Catterson share the inside story of their work with Brussels Griffons and Australian Shepherds, from early mentorship to reviving breeding programs.
You’ll learn:
- Why linebreeding creates true consistency and why it’s becoming a lost art.
- How one legendary Griffon, Ch. Cilleine Masquerade, “Lincoln,” transformed the breed and still influences pedigrees today.
- How genetics, health testing, and temperament shape their modern breeding decisions.
- Why mentorship matters more than ever in a sport that’s struggling to retain knowledgeable breeders.
👉 Watch now to hear how these two dog experts rebuilt their bloodlines and their vision for the breeds they love.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Meet Paul & Kelley Catterson
01:47 Paul’s early start in purebred dogs
03:11 Kelley’s journey into Australian Shepherds
04:00 Falling back in love with dogs and handling
05:22 Key mentors and breed foundations
07:49 Restarting the Bobcat breeding program
09:04 Linebreeding and pedigree strategy
11:31 Challenges and rebuilding Australian Shepherd lines
15:08 Kennel size and co-breeding partnerships
16:10 Ideal Brussels Griffon traits
17:55 Ideal Australian Shepherd traits
18:58 Notable Bobcat dogs and legacy bloodlines
24:12 Influential Alnair Australian Shepherds
26:58 Breeding setbacks and heartbreaks
28:18 Supporting puppy buyers and mentorship
30:55 Evolving breeding goals
32:09 Redefining success in breeding
33:13 Current challenges in pedigrees and genetics
34:23 Optimism for the future of the breeds
35:27 Preserving breed type and temperament
36:31 The most notable accomplishments
38:19 Advice for aspiring breeders
39:24 Where to learn more about their programs
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