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 itThe truth about linebreeding, outcrossing, and building a consistent “type.”How one standout dog can transform a breed worldwideWhy small gene pools aren’t always a disadvantageThe importance of mentorship, patience, and global collaborationThis 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 Hubbard02:45 Doug’s first Clumber Spaniel03:42 Jamie’s start in Australia04:26 First wins and getting hooked08:01 Early mentors and influence11:20 Key moments and Westminster success13:28 Building the ideal Clumber Spaniel15:15 Foundation dogs and bloodlines17:16 Linebreeding philosophy18:35 Outcrossing strategy22:04 Size of the breeding program25:01 Challenges in breeding31:31 Ideal Clumber Spaniel traits33:33 First dogs and early success38:59 Key sires and global influence45:46 Man of Steel and prolific sire debate49:15 Hard traits to maintain54:06 Future of the breeding program57:18 Sussex Spaniel story1:10:27 English Toy Spaniel beginnings1:17:34 Building type through generations1:23:06 Cooper and global success1:27:47 Biggest achievements and legacy1:33:04 Advice for new breeders1:36:37 How they want to be remembered1:38:04 How to contact Doug and Jamie#PurebredDogs #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCdogshows #DougJohnson #JamieHubbard #ClussexxKennel #ClussexxClumberSpaniels #ClumberSpaniel #ClumberSpanielBreeders #SussexSpaniel #WelshSpringerSpaniel #EnglishToySpaniel #WestminsteWinners #WestminsterDogShow