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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