In this special episode of Breeders Brew, Sara chats with Steve from Womlu Mastiffs, winner of the Canine Family Planner Breed Mastery Award and a finalist for both the Breeder Excellence and Breeder Vision Awards—an actual triple threat in the world of responsible breeding.

Steve opens up about the deeply committed, hands-on journey he and his wife, Tracy, have taken to preserve and protect one of the UK’s rarest native breeds—the Mastiff, with only 69 puppies registered in 2023. What to expect from this episode:

✅ The logistics and risks of importing dogs for genetic diversity
✅ How environmental changes (like microplastics!) are impacting fertility
✅ Managing pack dynamics in a multiple-dog household
✅ Health testing essentials for a giant breed—including cystinuria and the long hair gene
✅ The emotional cost of stillbirths, small litters, and missed pregnancies
✅ Why social media is damaging the culture of dog showing—and what we can do about it

If you’re passionate about preserving vulnerable native breeds, or you’ve ever wondered what it takes to breed, raise, and show giant dogs responsibly in today’s climate, this one’s not to be missed.

🔗 Links from the episode:
👉 Follow Steve & Tracy on Instagram: @womlu_mastiffs
👉 Learn more about the Annual Breeder Awards: www.caninefamilyplanner.com/aba
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