EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 50 MIN
This American Family Have Bred Gundogs For 136 Years: Setters, Brittanys & Labradors
from The DogFather · host Charlie Thorburn
Charlie is joined by Dane Maltsberger of Lebncroft Labradors. Dane’s family farm in Indiana has been breeding gundogs since 1888, with the vocation passed down through the generations.The programme began with Setters, then moved on to Brittany Spaniels, before settling on Labradors in the 1980s. Together, Charlie and Dane discuss the optimal Labrador, how Dane introduced U.K. bloodlines into his established U.S. lines, why he felt the need to bring British genetics into the programme, and much more.0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Early Days 4:00 - Creating The Mordor Aesthetic 10:20 - Pioneering The Fox Red Labrador12:15 - Breaking Into The America Market22:30 - Does Charlie Have An Agent? 25:35 - Delivering Dogs 28:20 - Employing Staff37:30 - Gaining Momentum45:20 - Lots of Demos
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Charlie is joined by Dane Maltsberger of Lebncroft Labradors. Dane’s family farm in Indiana has been breeding gundogs since 1888, with the vocation passed down through the generations.The programme began with Setters, then moved on to Brittany Spaniels, before settling on Labradors in the 1980s. Together, Charlie and Dane discuss the optimal Labrador, how Dane introduced U.K. bloodlines into his established U.S. lines, why he felt the need to bring British genetics into the programme, and much more.0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Early Days 4:00 - Creating The Mordor Aesthetic 10:20 - Pioneering The Fox Red Labrador12:15 - Breaking Into The America Market22:30 - Does Charlie Have An Agent? 25:35 - Delivering Dogs 28:20 - Employing Staff37:30 - Gaining Momentum45:20 - Lots of Demos
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This American Family Have Bred Gundogs For 136 Years: Setters, Brittanys & Labradors
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