Jess Sedivy Gunderson and Xan Latta: The Flat Coat Conservation Project

About this episode

This episode discusses the Flatcoat Conservation Project and its implications for the future of Flat-Coated Retrievers amidst a cancer crisis.

Before stepping in as interim host, Jess Sedivy Gunderson joins Sarah Stremming (Cog-Dog Radio) alongside Xan Latta to share the story behind the Flatcoat Conservation Project. From the cancer crisis in Flat-Coated Retrievers to the promise of genetic rescue, this episode explores what happens when breeders choose dogs over tradition—and what that could mean for the breed’s future. If you'd like to support the FDC podcast, please visit our Patreon page.

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Stremming

Guests: Jess Sedivy Gunderson, Xan Latta

Topics covered

• Flatcoat Conservation Project
• genetic rescue
• breeding practices
• dog health
• cancer crisis

Keywords

• Flatcoat Conservation Project
• genetic rescue
• breeding
• Flat-Coated Retrievers
• dog health
• cancer crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Flatcoat Conservation Project, Functional Dog Collaborative

Places: Flat-Coated Retrievers

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