Meet Colton Johnson: Master Breeder of Bugaboo Old English Sheepdogs

Through the stewardship of several breeders, the story of Bugaboo Kennels spans several generations of passion, persistence, and record-breaking champions. Colton Johnson shares details about his family’s legacy, the breeding theories behind legendary dogs like Georgie Girl, Swagger & S’More, and how Bugaboo continues to shape the future of the Old English Sheepdog breed. Don’t miss this rare inside look at one of the most successful kennels in the dog show world. Watch now! Timestamps: 00:00 Origins of Bugaboo Kennels 02:42 Early breeding goals and lessons in linebreeding 06:39 Colton’s childhood and growing up in a dog show family 08:39 Meeting Heather and discovering a passion for showing dogs 12:12 Breeding Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl and Picture Perfect 13:06 Lessons from his parents as mentors 16:17 Influential mentors and breeders outside the family 18:33 Moving the Bugaboo bloodline forward 20:11 Insights into the selection process 23:46 Football analogies for breeding programs 25:19 When litters don’t work out & the surprises of genetics 26:16 The most notable Bugaboo dogs 30:24 Colton’s daughter wins Best Junior at Westminster 32:49 Building a community hub 36:30 Educating the public on purebred dogs 38:16 The story of Hulk, the Bugaboo dog for the Fountain, CO Police 41:47 Colton’s most notable accomplishment 43:15 Collaboration over competition in breeding 48:14 Biggest challenge today: proper mentorship 51:41 What gives hope for the future of purebred dogs 54:22 What should breeders focus on right now 56:28 How Colton hopes Bugaboo will be remembered #BetterBreederChronicles #ColtonJohnson #Bugaboo #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows