Meet Tricia Stanczyk: Master Breeder of Classic Parson Russell Terriers

About this episode

Tricia Stanczyk shares her journey from novice to master breeder of Parson Russell Terriers, highlighting the importance of mentorship and breeding philosophy.

How did Tricia Stanczyk of Classic Parson Russell Terriers go from knowing nothing about dog shows to producing multiple National Specialty, Westminster, & Best in Show-winning Parson Russell Terriers? In this episode, Tricia shares the story behind her breeding journey and the mentorship that shaped it, especially from Jennifer Johnson of the influential Posey Canyon kennel, whose bloodlines became the foundation of the Classic program. In this conversation, Tricia reveals: How her start with an English Setter launched her dog show career The mentors who helped shape her breeding philosophy Why linebreeding and consistent type built a recognizable bloodline The real challenges breeders face — from heartbreak to criticism Why temperament and good homes matter more than ribbons Watch the full episode to hear the complete story behind the Classic & Posey Canyon bloodlines. Timestamps: 00:31 Meet Tricia Stanczyk 02:09 From Horses to Dog Shows 04:17 Finishing Her First Champion 05:50 The Mentor Who Changed Her Path 08:28 Lessons from Great Dog Mentors 11:54 The Impact of Jennifer Johnson 14:26 The Posey Canyon Bloodline 17:18 The Ideal Parson Russell Type 18:29 Winning the…

People in this episode

Guest: Tricia Stanczyk

Topics covered

• dog breeding
• mentorship
• dog shows
• Parson Russell Terriers
• breeding philosophy
• linebreeding
• dog temperament

Keywords

• dog shows
• breeding journey
• mentorship
• Parson Russell Terriers
• linebreeding
• dog temperament
• bloodlines

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Classic Parson Russell Terriers, Posey Canyon

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