What does it really take to breed a Siberian Husky that’s both beautiful and built to work?
In this episode, master breeder Tim Terella shares the real foundations of great breeding: balance, correct movement, functional structure, and honest evaluation.
Tim explains how he took his parents’ breeding program and built Snoebear Siberians into a consistent, respected bloodline. He shares the story behind Gin, one of today’s top-winning dogs all-breeds. Finally, he breaks down the challenges facing modern breeders and why collaboration with others matters more than ever.
⏯️ Perfect for anyone curious about how great breeders actually build and protect their lines. Tune in now.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:02 Meet Tim Terella of Snoebear Siberians
02:12 Early years and family background
05:01 Influence of Tim’s parents
06:27 Key mentors and early guidance
09:31 Taking over the Snoebear program
11:38 Developing his breeding vision
14:02 Meeting Megan and their partnership
17:23 Breeding strategies and theories
20:36 Step-by-step progression
23:23 How Tim evaluates dogs
25:16 What defines a Snoebear Siberians
27:20 Differences from current ring trends
30:52 Dogs that shaped the Snoebear
37:05 The Story of Gin
37:16 Gin’s standout year
42:25 Biggest breeding challenges
46:29 Public perception of purebred breeders
50:07 Need for breeder collaboration
55:25 How his goals evolved
55:54 What success means today
56:52 What makes him optimistic
58:06 A breeder he would like on the show
58:47 Tim’s proudest achievement
1:02:34 Advice for aspiring breeders
1:04:41 Snoebear Huskies’ legacy
1:05:28 Where to find Tim
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