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 essentialThe pricing mistake that keeps breeders stuck and undervaluedWhy getting burned is inevitable (& fine) and actually part of long-term successHow to ensure your breeding program survives beyond your lifetimeThe truth about mentorship and why most breeders are skipping it👉 Watch Part 2 now and rethink how you breed, elevate, and succeedTimestamps:02:15 Persistence and breeder mindset03:27 Collaboration vs competition08:08 Shrinking genepools09:11 Cultural shift in breeding12:30 Contracts vs Trust in breeding14:43 Risks and relationships in breeding18:16 Rising costs and logistics22:08 Profit stigma in purebred dog breeding27:55 Dog show quantity and quality30:13 Tiered dog show system idea33:21 Learning and breeder education36:16 Visiting successful kennels37:01 Learning from handlers38:33 Attending (National?) specialty shows41:29 Handler dedication and preparation43:12 Learning from high volume kennels45:23 AKC events and distractions47:50 Grand Championship program impact52:47 Value of purebred dogs57:52 Promoting purebred dogs1:00:23 Educating puppy buyers1:04:06 Breeder focus and legacy1:08:47 Finding successors in breeding1:15:17 Mentoring and education gaps1:18:59 Courage to seek mentors1:20:22 Choosing the right judges1:23:01 Mentorship vs willingness to learn#PurebredDogs #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCdogshows #DougJohnson #JamieHubbard #ClussexxKennel #ClussexxClumberSpaniels #ClumberSpaniel #ClumberSpanielBreeders #SussexSpaniel #WelshSpringerSpaniel #EnglishToySpaniel #DogBreedingStrategy #DogBreedingCollaboration #WestminsteWinners #WestminsterDogShow