Meet Jere Marder: Master of Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs

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 Intro00:38 Jere Marder of Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs02:12 What sparked her lifelong passion03:28 The key moments of her breeding journey05:16 Early mentors who shaped her breeding06:37 Key bloodlines & careful selection08:23 The role of pedigree & hands-on evaluation11:19 Jere's selection process & maintaining the Standard12:21 Evaluating puppies & preserving structure13:06 The Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs look14:19 The dogs that made Lambluv22:22 Westminster triumph & show career highlights25:02 Diva, Desdemona, and continuing the Lambluv line27:02 Blue Thunder "Elvis" and his records30:38 Using frozen semen to preserve bloodlines31:28 Challenges, setbacks, and breeding ethics33:55 Mentoring the next generation of breeders36:51 Staying true to her vision and standard37:17 Today's judges' decisions vs. past38:08 Her optimism about the breed38:19 What should breeders focus on38:44 A breeder Jere respects40:27 Advice for aspiring breeders40:48 How Jere wants Lambluv to be remembered42:40 How to connect with Jere#BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows #JereMarder #Lambluv #OldEnglishSheepdogs