Meet Karen & Clint Livingston: Master Breeders of Trio Brittanys

What separates breeders who last from those who chase the moment?In this episode, Karen and Clint Livingston, master breeders of Trio Brittanys, share how mentorship, discipline, and long-term thinking shaped their approach to breeding Brittanys that succeed in both the ring and the field.You’ll learn:- Why mentorship mattered more than early wins- How they breed three generations ahead, not litter to litter- Why they choose type over trends- What responsible breeding really demands, from planning to placementIf you care about building something that lasts, not just winning today, this conversation delivers hard-earned insight.👉 Watch now and learn what it takes to breed with purpose.Timestamps:00:24 Show introduction and guest overview02:08 Clint Livingston's background in dogs03:01 Karen Livingston’s early start in dogs04:22 Mentorship and early influences10:04 First steps into breeding12:34 Dual-purpose Brittany philosophy15:00 Influential breeders and mentors19:28 Competing paths and early rivalry22:51 Building the Trio breeding vision27:02 Role of pedigree in breeding29:34 Outcrossing strategy30:48 Ideal Trio Brittany type32:42 Hardest traits to achieve35:08 Foundation dogs of the Trio44:22 Challenges and setbacks in breeding47:33 Collaboration over competition51:46 Top winners and breeding decisions54:51 Using frozen semen thoughtfully57:25 Defining success today59:35 Biggest challenges facing the breed59:50 Breeders to watch and admire1:04:19 Greatest accomplishments1:05:51 Advice to aspiring breeders1:07:43 How Trio wants to be remembered#PurebredDogs #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCdogshows #KarenAndClintLivingston #TrioBrittanys #BrittanySpaniels #BritannyDogBreeding