Learn how Valerie Nunes-Atkinson, along with partner Yvonne Hassler-Deterding, built VJK-Myst Kennels into one of the most respected German Shorthaired Pointer breeding programs in the world.
Valerie shares the breeding philosophy, mentorship, and long-term vision that shaped generations of top-winning dogs.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The importance of linebreeding and judicious outcrossing in a successful breeding program.
- Why mentoring young breeders is so important for the future of purebred dogs.
- The dogs that built the VJK-Myst legacy.
- The biggest challenges breeders face today.
- Why tenacity and dedication are required for success
If you're passionate about purebred dogs and achieving success in a breeding program, you won't want to miss this conversation.
Enjoyed the episode? Like, subscribe, share it with fellow breeders, and leave your thoughts in the comments.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:17) How It All Began
(04:04) The Westminster Dream
(06:30) Winning Best Junior At Westminster
(10:23) Mentors Who Shaped Her Career
(16:38) Mentoring The Next Generation
(23:20) Building A Linebreeding Program
(26:33) Successful Outcrossing Strategies
(30:13) The Art And Science Of Breeding
(32:00) Creating The VJK-Myst Bloodline
(35:03) The Ideal German Shorthaired Pointer
(40:56) The Dogs That Built VJK-Myst
(49:20) The Future Of The Breeding Program
(50:58) Why Breeders Should Be Proud
(57:58) Educating Puppy Buyers
(1:01:05) The Biggest Challenge Facing Breeders
(1:05:44) A Vision For Future Breeders
(1:10:03) What Valerie Is Most Proud Of
(1:12:47) Advice For Aspiring Breeders
(1:16:30) Where To Learn More About VJK-Myst
This episode is brought to you by:
EZWhelp — https://www.ezwhelp.com/
With additional support from:
Ororo — https://www.ororowear.com/
Cherrybrook Pet Supplies — https://www.cherrybrook.com/
#PurebredDogs #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows #Westminster #WestminsterDogShow #WestminsterDogShowWinner #BestInShow #ValerieNunes-Atkinson #GermanShorthairedPointer #VJK_MystKennels #GSP #VJK_Myst #GSPBreeding #GSPBloodlines #GSPBreeder
