12 Days of Breeders 2025 - #11 - Andrea Gardner of Desert Sky Poodles

About this episode

Andrea Gardner discusses her unique approach to dog breeding, emphasizing education and genetic selection.

Today we welcome Andrea Gardner of Desert Sky Poodles in Utah, who brings a truly unique perspective to the world of dog breeding, shaped by her background in agricultural education. Andrea explains how the principles of genetic selection and program management she learned in Ag Ed apply directly to her Poodle program, leading to a thoughtful, data-driven approach. She views her role as not just a breeder, but as a teacher, emphasizing the crucial importance of thoroughly educating buyers so that every Desert Sky puppy can achieve its full potential. Join us to learn how embracing an educational philosophy can revolutionize your breeding selection, buyer relationships, and overall view of your program.

People in this episode

Host: Julie Swan

Guest: Andrea Gardner

Topics covered

• dog breeding
• genetic selection
• educational philosophy
• buyer education
• program management

Keywords

• dog breeding
• Poodles
• genetic selection
• educational philosophy
• buyer relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Desert Sky Poodles

Places: Utah

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