Jere Marder turned a Christmas surprise into one of the most successful Old English Sheepdog breeding programs in breed history.

Legendary breeder Jere Marder reveals how passion, perseverance, and an eye for excellence shaped Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs, a breeding program that has produced iconic champions like Show Stopper, Yoshi, Elvis & Andrew.

From her first dog show wearing disco heels to breaking records in the ring, Jere shares hard-won lessons on mentorship, breeding ethics, and keeping the soul of the breed alive for future generations.

👉 Watch the full conversation to hear the Lambluv story in Jere's own words.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:38 Jere Marder of Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs

02:12 What sparked her lifelong passion

03:28 The key moments of her breeding journey

05:16 Early mentors who shaped her breeding

06:37 Key bloodlines & careful selection

08:23 The role of pedigree & hands-on evaluation

11:19 Jere's selection process & maintaining the Standard

12:21 Evaluating puppies & preserving structure

13:06 The Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs look

14:19 The dogs that made Lambluv

22:22 Westminster triumph & show career highlights

25:02 Diva, Desdemona, and continuing the Lambluv line

27:02 Blue Thunder "Elvis" and his records

30:38 Using frozen semen to preserve bloodlines

31:28 Challenges, setbacks, and breeding ethics

33:55 Mentoring the next generation of breeders

36:51 Staying true to her vision and standard

37:17 Today's judges' decisions vs. past

38:08 Her optimism about the breed

38:19 What should breeders focus on

38:44 A breeder Jere respects

40:27 Advice for aspiring breeders

40:48 How Jere wants Lambluv to be remembered

42:40 How to connect with Jere

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