Meet Paul and Kelley Catterson: Master Breeders of Bobcat & Alnair Brussels Griffons and Aussies

What does it really take to rebuild a dog breeding program and recapture your breed type?In this episode, Paul and Kelley Catterson share the inside story of their work with Brussels Griffons and Australian Shepherds, from early mentorship to reviving breeding programs.You’ll learn:- Why linebreeding creates true consistency and why it’s becoming a lost art.- How one legendary Griffon, Ch. Cilleine Masquerade, “Lincoln,” transformed the breed and still influences pedigrees today.- How genetics, health testing, and temperament shape their modern breeding decisions.- Why mentorship matters more than ever in a sport that’s struggling to retain knowledgeable breeders.👉 Watch now to hear how these two dog experts rebuilt their bloodlines and their vision for the breeds they love.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:27 Meet Paul & Kelley Catterson01:47 Paul’s early start in purebred dogs03:11 Kelley’s journey into Australian Shepherds04:00 Falling back in love with dogs and handling05:22 Key mentors and breed foundations07:49 Restarting the Bobcat breeding program09:04 Linebreeding and pedigree strategy11:31 Challenges and rebuilding Australian Shepherd lines15:08 Kennel size and co-breeding partnerships16:10 Ideal Brussels Griffon traits17:55 Ideal Australian Shepherd traits18:58 Notable Bobcat dogs and legacy bloodlines24:12 Influential Alnair Australian Shepherds26:58 Breeding setbacks and heartbreaks28:18 Supporting puppy buyers and mentorship30:55 Evolving breeding goals32:09 Redefining success in breeding33:13 Current challenges in pedigrees and genetics34:23 Optimism for the future of the breeds35:27 Preserving breed type and temperament36:31 The most notable accomplishments38:19 Advice for aspiring breeders39:24 Where to learn more about their programs#PurebredDogs #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCdogshows #PaulAndKelleyCatterson #BobcatAndAlnair #BrusselsGriffons #AustralianShepherds