The Functional Breeding Podcast

The Functional Breeding Podcast is about how to breed dogs for function and for health, behavioral and physical. It is brought to you by the Functional Dog Collaborative, a non-profit organization founded to support the ethical breeding of healthy, behaviorally sound dogs. The FDC’s goals include providing educational, social, and technical resources to breeders of both purebred and mixed breed dogs, helping us all learn more about how to breed good companions who are fit for sports or work. You can find out more at functionalbreeding.org or at the Functional Breeding facebook group, which is a friendly and inclusive community.

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Recent Reviews

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Fascinating

The episode on Dalmatian uric acid issues was mind blowing. Now I finally understand what the controversy is about. So in-depth! I’m waiting for an episode on my hairless Xolo dog’s genetics. The encouragement to emphasize health and function rather than “purity” is SPOT on! 🐾 thanks for the great podcast.
Klinketteshops

Great Podcast!!

I stumbled onto this podcast, and can say that it has become one of the top shows in my rotation. What a find! Such important information for a breeder that wants to do things the right way. I have learned something from every episode. I am sharing with my breed club!!!
LadyRavenway

Best dog podcast

This podcast is awesome. I can’t wait for new episodes. It’s my favorite dog podcast.
What's Cooking with Kids

Love it

I recently discovered this podcast and love it! The science based approach appeals to me!
dogagilitygrl

Amazing advice for potential puppy buyers

Love this podcast! I love the science based advice and thoughtful episodes. Great advice for potential puppy owners and for me personally great science based factors to consider for my next performance dog. Can’t wait to see what the next episodes bring.
Ebony butterfly

Can not recommend more

I absolutely love to listen to this podcast. It’s so much more in depth on dog related health, training, breeding, etc than other resources out there. I’ve learned so much already from this podcast that I hadn’t known before and I’m a dog breeder and trainer!
Mattie Ross

Great information!

This podcast is for any dog health lover. It has very interesting information about a dogs and all of the moving pieces that affect who they are and why. The interviews are across the board and you get all kinds of perspectives on things like health, traits, breeding, sport, and work. Seriously loving it and can’t wait for more!
pkdoo

Fascinating, valuable and deeply rooted in science

Love this podcast. It has only just begun and it stands alone in its focus and expertise. Strongly recommend also joining the Functional Dog Collaborative group on Facebook, an incredible group full of innovative and influential breeders and “dog folks”.
Rach_CO

So fascinating!

As someone who has been curious about breeding and all the inter workings this podcast has been so thought provoking and inspiring! Thank you!