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December 28, 2021 101 mins

Social media has become the most common place to buy and sell a puppy, choose a stud dog, breeder, and trainer. Are the marketing skills of breeders and owners taking precedence over pedigree, achievements, temperament, and health screenings? Kelly Schur, a second-generation breeder of merit and bird dog enthusiast, provides insight on this topic and shares tips and recommendations to help make decisions beyond what’s on the ‘gram.

The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By:

Purina Pro Plan

Boss Shotshells

OnX Hunt

8:50 Meet Kelly Schur

13:30 Getting started in shooting and hunting

19:15 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

30:00 Manipulating photos

32:15 Filters

34:20 Breeders becoming marketers

38:15 See dogs in person

40:05 If there isn’t a picture, did it really happen

41:50 Do titles make a difference

47:30 Do your research

50:55 Popular sire syndrome as a result of media

55:00 Availability and appearance allure

56:15 Fad and odd color markings

1:02:00 Creative advertising

1:02:45 Negative outcomes

1:06:20 Tips for researching credible sources

1:10:30 Importance of health tests

1:14:00 Genetic testing vs health testing

1:16:00 Breed Club Resources

1:17:15 Advantages of social media

1:21:55 Realistic expectations

1:25:15 Appreciation for a functional bird dog

1:29:30 Tips for your first dog show

1:33:30 Favorite game bird recipe

1:34:50 Favorite hunting gear

1:36:00 Shotgun

1:38:30 Connect with Kelly

foxpointgundogs@gmail.com

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