From an early import to the AKC National Championship stage, Stacy Able of Ginkgo Barbets shares how she helped build the Barbet breed in the United States from the ground up.

With over 20 years in the breed, Stacy walks us through the journey from Foundation Stock Service to full AKC recognition and what it takes to develop a bloodline in a small, growing genepool.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The biggest challenges of breeding a rare breed
• How mentorship shaped her eye for structure and movement
• What she focuses on to improve each generation
• How her dogs rose to national level success

If you’re passionate about preservation breeding, long-term vision, and breeding better dogs, watch now and discover the Ginkgo Story.

Timestamps:

00:29 Stacy Able of Ginkgo Barbets

01:54 Discovering the Barbet Breed

03:38 Early Mentors and Influences

05:40 Challenges of a Small Genepool

06:51 The AKC Recognition Journey

08:50 Building the Ginkgo Bloodline

10:08 Breeding Strategy and Line Development

11:05 Evaluating Pedigree and Structure

12:03 Defining the Ginkgo Barbet Type

12:49 Hardest Trait to Achieve

13:42 Notable Dogs: Cinna, Harper & Epee

20:43 Future Goals for the Breeding Program

21:13 Supporting and Educating Puppy Buyers

22:46 Evolving Goals After AKC Recognition

23:28 Marketing Through Social Media

25:26 Health Challenges in the Breed

27:24 Optimism for the Future of Barbet

29:16 Most Notable Accomplishments

29:50 Advice for Aspiring Breeders

30:28 Legacy of Ginkgo Barbets

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