Welcome to Pure Dog Talk Podcast
Pure Dog Talk is the premiere podcast about purebred dogs. We talk to the legends of the sport and give you the tips and tools to create an awesome life with your purebred dog. From showing to preservation breeding, from competitive obedience to fieldwork, from agility to therapy dogs, and all the fun in between — your passion is our purpose. We bring you the legends of the purebred dog world, in their own words and voices.
“I’m your host, Laura Reeves…”
Pure Dog Talk is the premiere podcast about purebred dogs. We talk to the legends of the sport and give you the tips and tools to create an awesome life with your purebred dog.
How to Listen
Our entire archive of 500+ episodes is available on our website. New episodes are available to stream or download every Monday and Thursday.
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Auntie Laura’s Beginners Guide to Show Dogs! How to Stack Your Dog… and Other Important “Talks”!
This book organizes our most popular podcast episodes into one quick, convenient package, with bonus material and special guest appearances!!
This book is designed for folks new to purebred dogs and dog shows and offers help, mentorship, and advice with their new dog.
Do you have a new puppy you’re eager to get into the ring? Or sending your purpose-bred pup home to a new show home? This will get them off to the right start!
Buy the Book!Health FAQs
How do you think about reducing health issues in your puppies?
I start with the healthiest dogs I can. Dogs which are tested clear of as many genetic diseases as is scientifically possible. I only include dogs in the breeding program that have been tested clear for multiple generations. If I encounter an issue (Mother Nature is a surly mistress….) I do extensive research to identify and eliminate the problem where at all possible.
What health problems commonly occur in German Wirehaired Pointers?
The most impactful issues in the breed are autoimmune thyroiditis. In itself, it is easily manageable with medication. But it is just one of a number of more serious autoimmune diseases. It indicates a hereditary potential for the body to attack itself in other areas. All Scotiadawgs in the breeding program are required to be “normal” for thyroid function. Hip dysplasia, some cancers and other more random diseases of dogs are seen, although less frequently.
Can you tell me about any health tests you perform on your dogs and why?
Our breeding dogs are tested for and certified clear of: hip and elbow dysplasia, heart and eye abnormalities and autoimmune thyroiditis.
If you have done health testing, where can I see the results?
All results are available at OFA by searching for the dog’s registered name. I am happy to supply links to any of the dogs in question.
Have any of the dogs in your breeding program ever been afflicted with these conditions?
Yes. As has often been noted, “Man plans and God laughs….” As my contract clearly spells out, all of my dogs are guaranteed for life to be free of hip dysplasia or hypothyroid or they will be replaced or have the purchase price returned at the preference of the owner. I spare no expense or amount of time to ensure my dogs are healthy and stand behind that guarantee without exception.
