Meet Doug Johnson & Jamie Hubbard: Master Breeders of Clussexx Clumber Spaniels - Part 2

Doug Johnson & Jamie Hubbard of the world-renowned Clussexx Kennel return for Part 2 of our conversation, and this time, they challenge everything you think you think about about how to breed purebred dogs successfully in the future.

In this episode, Doug and Jamie share decades of hard-earned insight on what it truly takes to build a sustainable, future-proof breeding program in today’s world, and impact your breed long after your last litter is born.

You’ll discover:

• Why exclusivity is destroying bloodlines and collaboration is now essential
• The pricing mistake that keeps breeders stuck and undervalued
• Why getting burned is inevitable (& fine) and actually part of long-term success
• How to ensure your breeding program survives beyond your lifetime
• The truth about mentorship and why most breeders are skipping it

👉 Watch Part 2 now and rethink how you breed, elevate, and succeed

Timestamps:

02:15 Persistence and breeder mindset

03:27 Collaboration vs competition

08:08 Shrinking genepools

09:11 Cultural shift in breeding

12:30 Contracts vs Trust in breeding

14:43 Risks and relationships in breeding

18:16 Rising costs and logistics

22:08 Profit stigma in purebred dog breeding

27:55 Dog show quantity and quality

30:13 Tiered dog show system idea

33:21 Learning and breeder education

36:16 Visiting successful kennels

37:01 Learning from handlers

38:33 Attending (National?) specialty shows

41:29 Handler dedication and preparation

43:12 Learning from high volume kennels

45:23 AKC events and distractions

47:50 Grand Championship program impact

52:47 Value of purebred dogs

57:52 Promoting purebred dogs

1:00:23 Educating puppy buyers

1:04:06 Breeder focus and legacy

1:08:47 Finding successors in breeding

1:15:17 Mentoring and education gaps

1:18:59 Courage to seek mentors

1:20:22 Choosing the right judges

1:23:01 Mentorship vs willingness to learn

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