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8 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
Dee Devins has spent her whole adult life trying to change people's perception of the Afghan and increase their popularity. So she's recruited a young protégé, Dani, and is teaching her everything she knows.
Episode 2
If there were a doggie Olympics, Kayl McCann would be captain of the Canadian team. Her days (and nights and weekends) revolve around breeding these smart, sassy and speedy dogs. They already have 25 wins (including five gold medals) at the World Championships. The next World competition is in 2012 but there's no free ticket to the Canadian team. Kayle must qualify but canine competitions can be as fierce and cutting as a political election campaign - it's all about winning. And Kayl wants to win. But this year her fastest dog, Slyce, isn't quite up to par after having had a recent litter. And, at nine years old, this could be Slyce's last year of competition. But Kayl has a young secret weapon and his name is Funky Monkey. With her old and new crew of dogs, this feisty breeder is hoping to speed through the obstacles and taste sweet victory once again.
Episode 3
Sherry Rupke is queen of the dog hybrids with people from all over the planet on her waiting list for Goldendoodles (Golden Retriever, Poodle cross.) She's also the first breeder in the world to have produced a Bernedoodle (Bernese Mountain dog, Poodle cross) whose popularity is on an exponential rise. And...she's only 28 years old. Take that Mark Zuckerberg! But hybrid breeds are still controversial in the dog world with purebred purists accusing her of weakening the original breeds. But, as a registered vet tech, Sherry can hold her own against the naysayers. And Sherry is also much more than a dog breeder; she's a life changer. She regularly donates her prized pups to charitable organizations to act as service and therapy dogs. Sherry is systematically changing both the human and canine world one puppy at a time.
Episode 4
Erin and Jen Braybrook are sisters. Sure, they love each other, but when it comes to the Olde English Bulldogges they breed, there's also some good old fashioned sibling rivalry. They regularly show their Bullies at rare breed shows and their goal is to win best in breed and be recognized as serious breeders. They're young, new to breeding, but are also determined to inject fun into the dog world. The sister duo also want to dispel the myth that Old English Bulldogges are non-agile slow pokes. Jen and Erin have entered their Bullies in an event that will have the dogs dock jumping, disc diving, and pulling weights. But like any competition, only one dog can win. First, will it be a Bullie? And second, will it be Jen's dog or Erin's dog? Which sister will end up being the 'top dawg'?
Episode 5
Have you heard of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier? No? Join the club, not many people have. The Dandie is listed as an endangered purebred breed and only 300 puppies are born each year. While that is still a precarious position for the Dandie, they would have long ago been extinct had it not been for Mike Macbeth. Mike regularly makes semen runs for other breeders around the world to expand the lines and pedigrees. But that selection process, as well as deciding who she will sell pups to, is a bit like going for a high-level government security job - there's a background check, an intense interview and binding contracts going back and forth. Mike can't afford any missteps when it comes to breeding these dogs - literally, their survival depends on it.
Episode 6
When top-tier military and police units across the globe are in search for a dog that will serve and protect, they go to Baden K9. An elite breeding and tactical training facility for over 30 years, Baden dogs are fearless and focused. They can take down an armed fugitive, sniff out IEDs in Afghanistan, or find bodies buried in the rubble of 9/11. Baden K9 is made up of Mike and his son, Josh, but another family member is waiting in the wings to carry on this dog protection legacy - Mike's 9-year-old grandson, Jacob. Mike embodies the qualities of a military commander-in-chief - straight, authoritative and deliberate in his moves. But he's also human and like any soldier who loses a comrade in battle, Mike feels deeply when a Baden K9 dog dies in the line of duty.
Episode 7
Jeannine De Palma isn't scared of anything. Her dogs, the Central Asian Shepherds, are known for their territorial instincts and well, so is she. She has shut down puppy mills, stood up to dog fight clubs, and firmly stands her ground in the political world of dog shows. But when it comes to the dogs themselves, Jeannine is a total softy. In this episode, Jeannine has brought back one of the dogs from a previous litter in order to nurse him back to health. Nothing is ever a lost cause for Jeannine - her days are spent rehabilitating him, both physically and emotionally, and is even confident that he could enter the show ring once again.
Episode 8
Who is Bugs? He's a 2010 Westminster champion, the number two Bullmastiff in all of America, and the sire to numerous other AKC champions. Achieving that kind of status takes not only time and dedication, but a lot of money. And that's not easy for Bugs' owner, Christy Shelper, a single mother of four children who lost her job during the recession. Life is a daily struggle to make ends meet, but Christy will never, ever, stop trying to improve and showcase her prized Bullmastiffs. At a cost of $5000, Christy is conducting her most important Bullmastiff breeding to date - a controversial inbreeding of Bugs to his daughter. If this works, Christy will be a hero and financially stable. If it doesn't, Christy may face both spiritual and financial bankruptcy.