Meet Doug Johnson & Jamie Hubbard: Master Breeders of Clussexx Clumber Spaniels

Doug Johnson and Jamie Hubbard, of the renowned Clussexx kennel, don’t just breed top champions; they have preserved four rare breeds.

They are premier preservation breeders of Clumber, Sussex, Welsh Springer & English Toy Spaniels, realizing tremendous success in each breed, including TWO Westminster Best In Show wins.

Doug started as a teenager with a chance meeting of a Clumber Spaniel in a vet clinic, while Jamie grew up in the world of dog shows in Australia. Together, they have built one of the most respected preservation breeding programs in the world. In this episode, they share what goes on behind decades of “low-entry” success at the highest level.

Here’s what stands out:

• Why early success can create pressure and how to sustain it
• The truth about linebreeding, outcrossing, and building a consistent “type.”
• How one standout dog can transform a breed worldwide
• Why small gene pools aren’t always a disadvantage
• The importance of mentorship, patience, and global collaboration

This is a story about discipline, vision, and playing the long game.

🎧 Listen now to hear how world-class breeding is really done.

Timestamps:

00:37 Doug Johnson and Jamie Hubbard

02:45 Doug’s first Clumber Spaniel

03:42 Jamie’s start in Australia

04:26 First wins and getting hooked

08:01 Early mentors and influence

11:20 Key moments and Westminster success

13:28 Building the ideal Clumber Spaniel

15:15 Foundation dogs and bloodlines

17:16 Linebreeding philosophy

18:35 Outcrossing strategy

22:04 Size of the breeding program

25:01 Challenges in breeding

31:31 Ideal Clumber Spaniel traits

33:33 First dogs and early success

38:59 Key sires and global influence

45:46 Man of Steel and prolific sire debate

49:15 Hard traits to maintain

54:06 Future of the breeding program

57:18 Sussex Spaniel story

1:10:27 English Toy Spaniel beginnings

1:17:34 Building type through generations

1:23:06 Cooper and global success

1:27:47 Biggest achievements and legacy

1:33:04 Advice for new breeders

1:36:37 How they want to be remembered

1:38:04 How to contact Doug and Jamie

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