Breeders Brew: The Dog Breeding Podcast

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Breeders Brew: The Dog Breeding Podcast episodes

October 2244┃ Pregnant & Peckish? Getting Nutrition Right for a Litter
Pregnancy confirmed! But should you increase her food, switch to puppy food or simply carry on as normal?
In this episode, we discuss:
Why feeding more isn't always better, and how overfeeding can affect your female's comfort and whelping.
When to increase food and whether puppy food is necessary, considering litter size, breed and body condition.
Why meal frequency matters as much as quantity, particularly during the final weeks of pregnancy.
We also share highlights from our Feeding Formula Spotlight Session, explaining how to turn pregnancy scan results into a practical, personalised feeding plan.
Create your own feeding plan using the Dam's Whelping Diet Sheet Whelping Wizard at WhelpingWorld.com.
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33 min
October 1543┃ Is She Pregnant? Stop Symptom Spotting & Start Planning
The mating is done, but is she pregnant? And should you really wait for the scan before making your next move?
In this episode, we discuss:
Why changes in appetite, behaviour and nipples aren't reliable signs of pregnancy.
What happens between mating and scanning, including fertilisation, implantation and early embryo development.
Why waiting for pregnancy confirmation could mean missing important milestones for nutrition, care and planning.
We also share highlights from our Turning Dates into Decisions Spotlight Session, helping you understand your female's pregnancy timeline and prepare for a possible litter without relying on guesswork.
Explore our Pregnancy & Puppy Predictor Whelping Wizard to plan your next steps.
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30 min
October 0842┃ Mating Timing Mistakes That Could Cost You a Litter
Getting mating timing wrong can mean a missed mating, a small litter or a breeding plan that starts to unravel before it has really begun.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why relying on fixed days, discharge changes, standing behaviour or even a good tie can give false confidence about ovulation
How progesterone testing can still cause confusion when machines, units, timing and individual patterns are not properly understood
Why your female’s own ovulation history matters more than copying another dog, breed or previous season
We also share part of our full Understanding Progesterone Testing Spotlight Session, including why baseline testing matters, how different breeds can follow very different ovulation patterns, and why the number alone never tells the whole story.
If you are preparing to mate, this episode will help you avoid the most common mating timing traps and build a more reliable plan before day one arrives.
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39 min
October 0141┃ Is Artificial Intelligence Giving You the Wrong Breeding Advice?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how dog breeding advice is shared, but polished answers are not always accurate ones.
In this Series 5 opener, we discuss:
How AI generated charts can give misleading progesterone and ovulation advice without considering machines, units or individual patterns
Why AI can confidently fill in missing information and turn incomplete knowledge into advice that looks credible
The danger of relying on AI during real breeding situations when it does not know your dog, breed, history or circumstances
After nearly a year away from the airwaves, we also reveal what we’ve been building behind the scenes at WhelpingWorld.com, and how our new tools, resources and support are designed to help you find reliable guidance at the right point in your breeding journey.
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1 hr 12 min
March 08 40┃ Crufts Confessions: What the Dog World Is Really Talking About
What is Crufts really like when you step away from the show ring? In this bonus episode, Sara and Isobel discuss all-things-Crufts after a whirlwind few days. From the glitz of the Pawscars awards to wandering through Discover Dogs and the endless trade stands, we share the moments that made us stop and think.

We talk about ethical breeding, health testing, how advice around dogs is changing, and why some breeds are worried about their future.

If you couldn’t attend Crufts this year, consider this your chance to ride home with us and hear what the dog world is really talking about.
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55 min
January 05 39┃ What It Really Takes to Keep Breeding Without Burnout
As the final episode of the 12 Days of Christmas mini-series, Sara and Isobel close things out by talking about a side of dog breeding that rarely gets discussed: burnout.
They reflect on the reality behind the polished puppy photos online, why so many breeders only seek support once they are already overwhelmed, and how having guidance earlier in the journey can completely change the experience.
To mark the end of the series, they are sharing an exciting free gift - the full Spotlight Session on Breeding Without Burnout. You can watch the entire video here 👉 https://www.whelpingworld.com/day12
If you want ongoing, round-the-clock support, access to all Spotlight Sessions, and support through every stage of the Pup Life pathway - join the Breeders Brew Support Club today! The Christmas discount code BIRDS246 expires at midnight...
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50 min
January 04 38┃ The Biggest Thing We’ve Ever Built
Day 11 of the 12 Days series, Sara and Isobel reveal the biggest project they have ever built, the launch of Whelping World, the new home of the PUPLIFE pathway. What began as a podcast grew into something far larger, a fully structured, stage-led platform designed to guide dog owners through every step of the breeding journey.
In this episode, they unpack why Breeders Brew could no longer hold the weight of what they were trying to create, how seven free Whelping Wizards were built from scratch to tackle the most common pitfalls at each stage, and why tools like the Help Hub, Jargon Buster, Shopping Lists and Pathfinder exist to replace confusion with clarity.
This is not a sales pitch or a shiny announcement, but a deeply personal milestone born from lived experience, problem-solving and a desire to raise standards through accessible, practical support.
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31 min
January 03 37┃ Don’t Wait for It to Break
Day 10 of the 12 Days series, Sara and Isobel challenge one of the most dangerous mindsets in dog ownership and breeding, “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.”
Through real-life stories of breakdowns, missed warnings, tech failures, and whelping plans gone sideways, they explore why waiting for problems removes choice, increases cost, and forces rushed decisions. From flat tyres and emergency recoveries to labour plans, breeding equipment, and stud decisions, this episode reframes preparation as protection rather than pessimism.
A practical, honest conversation about foresight, lost opportunities, and why the quiet signs you ignore today are often the crises you face tomorrow.
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29 min
January 02 36┃ Looking Back to Move Forward
Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas mini-series lands in the quiet space between reflection and resolution.
In this solo episode, Isobel shares why looking back, at conversations, traditions, and long-held beliefs, is essential before deciding what to carry forward. From lessons sparked by unexpected conversations in education with veterinary professionals, to the danger of fixed opinions in breeding, feeding, and fertility decisions, this episode explores why an open mind matters more than experience alone. A thoughtful invitation to pause, question what has always been done, and step into the year ahead with curiosity, humility, and intention.
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24 min
January 01 35┃ If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit, Stop Wearing It
Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas mini-series lands on New Year’s Day, a fitting moment to pause and reflect.
This solo episode explores a lesson from 2025 about change, boundaries, and the courage it takes to step away from what works on paper when it no longer feels right in practice.
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23 min