{"podcast":{"title":"Pure Dog Talk","slug":"pure-dog-talk-808961","podcast_index_feed_id":808961,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/puredogtalk/","website_url":"https://puredogtalk.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a704ac25-bd82-4d66-a7e5-d62a61fa1675/itunes1800_a.png","author":"Laura Reeves","episode_count":200,"summary":"Pure Dog Talk is the VOICE of Purebred Dogs. We talk to the legends of the sports and give you tips and tools to create an awesome life with your purebred dog. From dog shows to preservation breeding, from competitive obedience to field work, from agility to therapy dogs and all the fun in between; your passion is our purpose. Pure Dog Talk supports the American Kennel Club, our Parent, Specialty and All-Breed Clubs, Dog Sports, Therapy, Service and Preservation of our Canine Companions.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T06:21:16.838381+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pure-dog-talk-808961"},"episode":{"title":"01 — Clubhouse: Dandie Dinmont Terriers: Breeding the Perfect Dandie Dinmont Front: 50 Years of Preservation with Betty-Anne Stenmark","slug":"01-clubhouse-dandie-dinmont-terriers-breeding-the-perfect-dandie-dinmont-front-50-years-of-preservation-with-betty-anne-stenmark","published_at":"2026-07-09T20:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pure-dog-talk-808961/01-clubhouse-dandie-dinmont-terriers-breeding-the-perfect-dandie-dinmont-front-50-years-of-preservation-with-betty-anne-stenmark","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pure-dog-talk-808961","url":"https://puredogtalk.captivate.fm/episode/breeding-the-perfect-dandie-dinmont-front-50-years-of-preservation-with-betty-anne-stenmark","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4363310e-b08d-4254-a238-735328ee00ab.mp3","summary":"Breeding the Perfect Dandie Dinmont Front: 50 Years of Preservation with Betty-Anne Stenmark Legendary preservation breeder and AKC judge Betty-Anne Stenmark joins host Laura Reeves to celebrate 50 years of King's Mountain Dandie Dinmonts, sharing invaluable insights on structure, puppy selection and what it takes to breed, select and judge a historically correct Dandie Dinmont Terrier. From navigating a \"gene puddle\" to her absolute, non-negotiable stance on front assemblies, this conversation is a masterclass for preservation breeders and dog enthusiasts alike. This episode is brought to you by the Pure Dog Talk Club Partner Program in proud partnership with the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America (DDTCA). The Breeder Interview Series is dedicated to preserving breed histories, celebrating master breeders and educating the next generation of dog fanciers. To support the creation of educational, source-grounded content like this, and to gain access to exclusive community resources, consider joining our Club Partner Program today! Navigating the \"Gene Puddle\" The Endangered Breed Reality: Dandie Dinmonts are a very low-entry, endangered breed with an extremely limited gene pool. Betty-Anne famously notes, \"We don't have a gene pool. We have a gene puddle.\" Phenotypic Breeding & Linebreeding: To maintain quality without genetic diversity, Betty-Anne focuses on breeding by phenotype. Her program utilizes highly line-bred lines and maintains a strict standard where an outcross is considered just 25% of the other dog is unrelated to their line. Reaching Into the Past: To introduce \"the devil they know,\" Betty-Anne and her breeding partner, Sandra Pretari Hickson, utilize frozen semen from dogs they bred 20–25 years ago, reaching back six or seven generations. Hybrid…","meta_description":"Breeding the Perfect Dandie Dinmont Front: 50 Years of Preservation with Betty-Anne Stenmark Legendary preservation breeder and AKC judge Betty-Anne Stenm…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2858,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pure-dog-talk-808961/episodes/01-clubhouse-dandie-dinmont-terriers-breeding-the-perfect-dandie-dinmont-front-50-years-of-preservation-with-betty-anne-stenmark/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pure-dog-talk-808961/01-clubhouse-dandie-dinmont-terriers-breeding-the-perfect-dandie-dinmont-front-50-years-of-preservation-with-betty-anne-stenmark.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}