Meet Meghen Riese-Bassel: Master Breeder of Renascent Welsh Springer Spaniels

Meghen Riese-Bassel of Renascent (and formerly Statesman) Welsh Springer Spaniels grew up as a second-generation breeder. She shares how a childhood surrounded by dogs and great mentors transformed into a lifelong mission to breed with purpose. She talks about those mentoring opportunities, balancing art and science in breeding, and how international collaboration helped improve health and temperament through the generations. Meghen also opens up about the real work behind the wins, family, setbacks, and staying devoted to the breed.🎧 Watch now to hear the story behind one of the most influential breeders in the world of purebred dogs.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:12 Meet Meghen Riese-Bassel 02:54 Growing Up & Family Life04:10 Family Mentorship & Origins of “Statesman”06:50 Early Mentors and the Education of a Breeder09:06 Learning Through Debate11:28 Game-Changing Experiences13:52 Learning From Other Breeds16:40 Becoming an Independent Breeder17:39 Defining Breed Styles & Health Priorities20:56 The First Imports That Changed Everything22:59 Strategic Breeding Decisions25:53 Combining Bloodlines for Progress30:10 The Renascent Welsh Springer Spaniel32:33 Influential Dogs of the Kennel37:59 Power of Collaboration44:54 Breeding Challenges & Emotional Resilience48:44 The Future of Breeding52:37 Educating the Next Generation56:19 Collaboration Over Competition58:39 Evolving Goals & Redefining Success1:00:10 Modern Challenges1:00:39 Hopes for the Future1:01:21 Breeder She Admires1:01:39 Most Notable Accomplishment 1:02:49 Advice to Aspiring Breeders#BetterBreederChronicles #PurebredDogs #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows #MeghenRiese-Basse #Renascent #WelshSpringerSpaniels