Andrea Jordan-Lane of Jordean spent decades building one of the most influential Brittany bloodlines in the sport and forever changing what a top-flight Brittany looks like, and this episode reveals exactly how she did it.
From showing a non-show-quality dog as a teenager to producing generations of top-winning Brittanys, Andrea shares the mentors, bloodlines, and breeding decisions that shaped the Jordean legacy.
In this episode:
- How Jordean Brittanys got started
- The dogs that changed Andrea’s program forever
- Her approach to pedigrees and breeding decisions
- What’s happening in the Brittany breed today
- Advice for the next generation of breeders
If you love purebred dogs, breeding history, or hearing how great programs are built over time, you’ll gain a lot from this conversation. Watch now to hear the full Jordean story.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Andrea’s Advice to New Breeders
(00:22) Introduction to Andrea Jordan-Lane & the Jordean Brittanys Legacy
(02:16) Andrea’s Childhood Fascination With Purebred Dogs
(03:44) Her First Brittany & Discovering Dog Shows
(05:15) Learning the Sport Through Mentors & Observation
(06:57) First Brittany Specialty & Seeing Great Dogs for the First Time
(08:23) Getting Her First Purpose-Bred Brittany
(09:23) Early Success Producing Champions
(10:02) Setbacks, Persistence & Learning the Hard Way
(11:35) Meeting Dennis Jordan Through Dogs
(14:09) Andrea’s First National Specialty Experience
(15:08) How Andrea & Dennis Jordan Became Partners
(16:53) Building the Jordean Vision
(18:50) Acquiring “Jonas” & Finding the Right Type
(20:24) Beverly Millett’s Influence on the Jordean Program
(23:52) Breeding Mistakes, Genetics & Lessons Learned
(25:41) The Importance of Pedigrees, Linebreeding & Type Consistency
(29:17) Health Challenges in the Brittany Breed
(30:09) Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy & Genetic Responsibility
(35:00) Health Testing, Transparency & Protecting the Breed
(36:25) Andrea’s Mental Picture of the Ideal Brittany
(38:56) The Hardest Breed Traits to Produce Correctly
(39:40) Front Construction, Side Gait & Breed Balance
(41:10) Rear Structure, Hocks & Sound Movement
(43:51) The Foundation Dogs Behind Jordean Brittanys
(45:00) Ch. Jordan Millett Just Kiddin’ “Kitty” & Her Impact
(47:40) The Story of Ollie Begins
(50:20) Ollie’s Rise to a Record-Breaking Show Career
(53:30) Ollie’s Influence as a Sire & Producer
(55:40) Hunting Ability, Field Work & Preserving Duality
(59:40) Producing Multiple Best in Show Winners
(1:02:10) BeBe, Riley, Adam & Multi-Generation Success
(1:04:35) Which Dog Came Closest to the Breed Standard?
(1:07:14) Promoting Preservation Breeders & Purebred Dogs
(1:10:05) Educating Puppy Buyers & Supporting New Exhibitors
(1:12:37) Why Breeders Must Collaborate Instead of Compete
(1:15:22) The Importance of Staying for Group Judging & Best in Show
(1:17:14) Why Every Breeder Should Attend National Specialties
(1:18:12) The Biggest Challenges Facing the Brittany Breed Today
(1:19:30) Aging Breeders, Declining Entries & Lack of Participation
(1:20:20) Reasons Andrea Is Still Optimistic About the Future
(1:21:37) What Breeders Should Prioritize Most Today
(1:22:04) Andrea’s Proudest Accomplishments in the Breed
(1:24:44) The Legacy Andrea Hopes Jordean Leaves Behind
(1:25:15) Andrea’s Advice for Aspiring Breeders
(1:25:51) Breeders Andrea Admires & Respects Today
(1:27:19) Where to Learn More About Jordean Brittanys
(1:27:50) Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks
This episode is brought to you by:
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With additional support from:
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