About this episode

Dr. Mary Peaslee discusses functional and sustainable breeding practices with a focus on population health.

We're revisiting one of our favorite conversations with Dr. Mary Peaslee, exploring what functional, sustainable breeding looks like in practice. Drawing on the English Shepherd community's approach to genetic diversity, open registries, and functional breed standards, Mary shares thoughtful insights into balancing health, predictability, and collaboration. It's a conversation that continues to challenge us to think beyond individual dogs and toward the long-term future of their breeds. Support the podcast and the work of the Functional Dog Collaborative on Patreon: patreon.com/c/functionalbreeding/membership

People in this episode

Guest: Mary Peaslee

Topics covered

• functional breeding
• population health
• genetic diversity
• sustainable practices
• collaboration

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Organizations: Functional Dog Collaborative, Patreon

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