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Meet Jere Marder: Master of Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs
· 43 min · S1 E13
Episode Meet Jere Marder: Master of Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs
Jere Marder turned a Christmas surprise into one of the most successful Old English Sheepdog breeding programs in breed history.
Legendary breeder Jere Marder reveals how passion, perseverance, and an eye for excellence shaped Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs, a breeding program that has produced iconic champions like Show Stopper, Yoshi, Elvis & Andrew.
From her first dog show wearing disco heels to breaking records in the ring, Jere shares hard-won lessons on mentorship, breeding ethics, and keeping the soul of the breed alive for future generations.
👉 Watch the full conversation to hear the Lambluv story in Jere's own words.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Jere Marder of Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs
02:12 What sparked her lifelong passion
03:28 The key moments of her breeding journey
05:16 Early mentors who shaped her breeding
06:37 Key bloodlines & careful selection
08:23 The role of pedigree & hands-on evaluation
11:19 Jere's selection process & maintaining the Standard
12:21 Evaluating puppies & preserving structure
13:06 The Lambluv Old English Sheepdogs look
14:19 The dogs that made Lambluv
22:22 Westminster triumph & show career highlights
25:02 Diva, Desdemona, and continuing the Lambluv line
27:02 Blue Thunder "Elvis" and his records
30:38 Using frozen semen to preserve bloodlines
31:28 Challenges, setbacks, and breeding ethics
33:55 Mentoring the next generation of breeders
36:51 Staying true to her vision and standard
37:17 Today's judges' decisions vs. past
38:08 Her optimism about the breed
38:19 What should breeders focus on
38:44 A breeder Jere respects
40:27 Advice for aspiring breeders
40:48 How Jere wants Lambluv to be remembered
42:40 How to connect with Jere
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