About this episode
What does it really take to breed a Siberian Husky that’s both beautiful and built to work? In this episode, master breeder Tim Terella shares the real foundations of great breeding: balance, correct movement, functional structure, and honest evaluation. Tim explains how he took his parents’ breeding program and built Snoebear Siberians into a consistent, respected bloodline. He shares the story behind Gin, one of today’s top-winning dogs all-breeds. Finally, he breaks down the challenges facing modern breeders and why collaboration with others matters more than ever. ⏯️ Perfect for anyone curious about how great breeders actually build and protect their lines. Tune in now. Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 01:02 Meet Tim Terella of Snoebear Siberians 02:12 Early years and family background 05:01 Influence of Tim’s parents 06:27 Key mentors and early guidance 09:31 Taking over the Snoebear program 11:38 Developing his breeding vision 14:02 Meeting Megan and their partnership 17:23 Breeding strategies and theories 20:36 Step-by-step progression 23:23 How Tim evaluates dogs 25:16 What defines a Snoebear Siberians 27:20 Differences from current ring trends 30:52 Dogs that shaped the Snoebear 37:05 The Story of Gin 37:16 Gin’s standout year 42:25 Biggest breeding challenges 46:29 Public perception of purebred breeders 50:07 Need for breeder collaboration 55:25 How his goals evolved 55:54 What success means today 56:52 What makes him optimistic 58:06 A breeder he would like on the show 58:47 Tim’s proudest achievement 1:02:34 Advice for aspiring breeders 1:04:41 Snoebear Huskies’ legacy 1:05:28 Where to find Tim #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCdogshows #PurebredDogs #DogBreeding #TimTerella #SiberianHuskies #SnoebearSiberians