About this episode
From his first Rough Collie to building the world-renowned Random Wire Fox Terriers, Bill McFadden has spent a lifetime shaping excellence, one breeding at a time. In this episode, he shares how Random Wire Fox Terriers began, the mentors who shaped him, the dogs that defined his legacy. He also explains how careful selection and vision turned his passion into a program known for sound temperaments, type, and timeless quality. 🎧Listen now for an inside look at how true master breeders think, plan, and build a legacy. Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 00:27 Meet Bill McFadden of Random Wire Fox Terriers 01:20 How Bill Entered Purebred Dogs 08:21 Early Mentors & Foundational Influences 10:16 Building a Vision for Random Wires 10:25 The Dogs That Shaped His Breeding Eye 12:56 Type-to-Type vs. Physical Compensation 14:28 Bill’s Early Breeding Strategies 15:51 Role of Pedigree in Today’s Program 17:32 Finding the Right Outcross 20:06 Bill’s Dog Evaluation Process 22:39 The Random Wirefox Terrier “Look” 24:32 Comparing to Today’s Breed Type 26:39 Most Notable Dogs & Their Impact 39:46 Sharing Top Dogs With Other Handlers 40:02 Achieving an English Championship 46:35 Setbacks & Lessons Learned 49:32 Bringing New People Into the Sport 56:21 Breeders as Partners, Not Rivals 58:07 How His Vision Has Evolved 1:02:47 Optimism for Future 1:07:31 What Breeders Should Focus on 1:10:56 Master Breeders Bill Respects 1:13:02 What Bill Is Most Proud Of 1:14:23 Advice to Aspiring Breeders 1:15:41 How Bill Hopes to Be Remembered 1:16:54 How to Find Bill Online #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCdogshows #PurebredDogs #DogBreeding #BillMcFadden #RandomWireFoxTerriers #WireFoxTerriers