About this episode
Jere Marder turned a Christmas surprise into one of the most successful Old English Sheepdog breeding programs in breed history. Legendary breeder Jere Marder reveals how passion, perseverance, and an eye for excellence shaped Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs, a breeding program that has produced iconic champions like Show Stopper, Yoshi, Elvis & Andrew. From her first dog show wearing disco heels to breaking records in the ring, Jere shares hard-won lessons on mentorship, breeding ethics, and keeping the soul of the breed alive for future generations. 👉 Watch the full conversation to hear the Lambluv story in Jere's own words. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Jere Marder of Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs 02:12 What sparked her lifelong passion 03:28 The key moments of her breeding journey 05:16 Early mentors who shaped her breeding 06:37 Key bloodlines & careful selection 08:23 The role of pedigree & hands-on evaluation 11:19 Jere's selection process & maintaining the Standard 12:21 Evaluating puppies & preserving structure 13:06 The Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs look 14:19 The dogs that made Lambluv 22:22 Westminster triumph & show career highlights 25:02 Diva, Desdemona, and continuing the Lambluv line 27:02 Blue Thunder "Elvis" and his records 30:38 Using frozen semen to preserve bloodlines 31:28 Challenges, setbacks, and breeding ethics 33:55 Mentoring the next generation of breeders 36:51 Staying true to her vision and standard 37:17 Today's judges' decisions vs. past 38:08 Her optimism about the breed 38:19 What should breeders focus on 38:44 A breeder Jere respects 40:27 Advice for aspiring breeders 40:48 How Jere wants Lambluv to be remembered 42:40 How to connect with Jere #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows #JereMarder #Lambluv #OldEnglishSheepdogs