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Meet Susan Lacroix Hamil: Master Breeder of Quiet Creek Bloodhounds
· 56 min · S1 E20
Episode Meet Susan Lacroix Hamil: Master Breeder of Quiet Creek Bloodhounds
In this episode, we talk with Susan Lacroix Hamil of Quiet Creek Bloodhounds, one of the most respected modern Bloodhound breeding programs.
She shares her journey from 4-H to producing Best in Show dogs and dedicated working hounds, along with the lessons she’s learned from a lifetime with the breed.
In this conversation, Susan explains:
- Why bitches are the foundation of any strong breeding program
- How mentors and bloodlines shaped Quiet Creek’s type
- The biggest challenges facing modern breeders
- Why health, temperament, and scenting ability matter more than wins
- How conservation breeders can protect the future of purebred dogs
👉 Watch now and hear the Quiet Creek story from Susan LaCroix Hamil.
Timestamps:
00:28 Meet Susan Lacroix Hamil
01:42 Early background in 4-H
04:06 First dog shows and early mentors
05:28 Influential breeders and joining the parent club
07:38 Mentorship in a small breed community
09:31 Lessons learned from master breeders
10:33 Key turning points in the breeding journey
12:24 Establishing the Quiet Creek foundation
15:56 Core breeding strategies and linebreeding
18:55 Pedigree importance and tough decisions
19:56 Outcrossing and what to look for
23:29 What a Quiet Creek Bloodhound looks like
24:32 Changes in breed type over time
25:52 Hardest traits to maintain
29:15 Notable dogs of Quiet Creek
37:49 Biggest challenges in the program
40:31 How her goals evolved over time
41:05 Defining success today
43:35 Marketing conservation breeders to the public
46:51 Concerns for the future of the breed
49:22 Reasons for optimism
50:59 Breeders she admires
52:21 What Susan is most proud of
53:21 Advice for aspiring breeders
53:58 Quiet Creek legacy
54:27 How to contact Susan
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