Meet Valerie Nunes-Atkinson: Master Breeder of VJK-Myst Kennels German Shorthaired Pointers

Learn how Valerie Nunes-Atkinson, along with partner Yvonne Hassler-Deterding, built VJK-Myst Kennels into one of the most respected German Shorthaired Pointer breeding programs in the world.

Valerie shares the breeding philosophy, mentorship, and long-term vision that shaped generations of top-winning dogs.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The importance of linebreeding and judicious outcrossing in a successful breeding program.
• Why mentoring young breeders is so important for the future of purebred dogs.
• The dogs that built the VJK-Myst legacy.
• The biggest challenges breeders face today.
• Why tenacity and dedication are required for success

If you're passionate about purebred dogs and achieving success in a breeding program, you won't want to miss this conversation.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:17) How It All Began

(04:04) The Westminster Dream

(06:30) Winning Best Junior At Westminster

(10:23) Mentors Who Shaped Her Career

(16:38) Mentoring The Next Generation

(23:20) Building A Linebreeding Program

(26:33) Successful Outcrossing Strategies

(30:13) The Art And Science Of Breeding

(32:00) Creating The VJK-Myst Bloodline

(35:03) The Ideal German Shorthaired Pointer

(40:56) The Dogs That Built VJK-Myst

(49:20) The Future Of The Breeding Program

(50:58) Why Breeders Should Be Proud

(57:58) Educating Puppy Buyers

(1:01:05) The Biggest Challenge Facing Breeders

(1:05:44) A Vision For Future Breeders

(1:10:03) What Valerie Is Most Proud Of

(1:12:47) Advice For Aspiring Breeders

(1:16:30) Where To Learn More About VJK-Myst

This episode is brought to you by:

EZWhelp — https://www.ezwhelp.com/

With additional support from:

Ororo — https://www.ororowear.com/

Cherrybrook Pet Supplies — https://www.cherrybrook.com/

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