IPFD's Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs (HGTD) Project Director, Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi, joined Laura Reeves for three episodes of her highly-acclaimed Pure Dog Talk Podcast!
About the Pure Dog Talk Podcast
With more than 600+ episodes, 2 million downloads, and 300+ five-star ratings on iTunes, the Pure Dog Talk show is the only leading purebred podcast in the world. Every week, Laura talks to the legends of the sport and gives you the tips and tools to create an awesome life with your purebred dog. #PureDogTalk
Pure Dog Talk Episode #651 - Bridging the Gap Between Art and Science of Dog Breeding
Aimée joins host Laura Reeves to discuss how her work at IPFD is bridging the gap between art and science in dog breeding. They talk about inbreeding and genetic diversity, how those things go together and what you can do when there isn’t a test for a health problem.
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Pure Dog Talk Episode #652 - Breeding Dogs Around Diseases that Don’t Have a “Test”
Aimée joins host Laura Reeves in a conversation covering some of the biggest hot button diseases impacting all dogs – seizure disorders, cancer, bloat and other life-threatening issues. They talk about inbreeding and genetic diversity, how those things go together, and what you can do when there isn’t a test for a health problem.
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Pure Dog Talk Episode #656 - How Breeds Have Managed Population-wide Health Crises
Aimée joins host Laura Reeves in a conversation about how different breeds and clubs have solved health issues and genetic diversity questions in positive and constructive ways. She also covers specific issues with Irish Setters in the UK and Pointers in the US, as well as Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and French Bulldogs in Finland. She also uses knowledge of the inbreeding in dairy cattle to address questions about the potential of “inbreeding depression” in dogs.
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Pure Dog Talk Episode #659 - When Sh*t Happens in Your Breeding Program
Aimée continues her conversation with host Laura Reeves in a challenging and informative conversation about when sh*t happens in your breeding program.
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About Laura Reeves, Host of Pure Dog Talk
Laura is an AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC judge, and the host of the Pure Dog Talk podcast. A retired member of the Professional Handlers Association, Laura is a second-generation breeder of German Wirehaired Pointers, under the Scotia Kennel banner.
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About Aimée Llewellyn-Zaidi, HGTD Project Director
Aimée is responsible for maintaining and developing IPFD's Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs database, as well as resources for genetic and health education and support. This includes updating the generic phenes (test) information, Breed Relevance Rating, and communication with our Collaborating Experts. In addition, Aimée fields queries from our DogWellNet.com members and breeders on issues related to genetics and genetic counselling.
More About Aimée | Contact Aimée
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