Meet Andrew DiGiorgio: Master Breeder of Foxhollow Wire Fox Terriers

<p>For nearly 60 years, legendary breeder <strong>Andrew DiGiorgio</strong> has built Foxhollow into one of the most successful and respected Wire Fox Terrier breeding programs. Andy shares the philosophy, breeding decisions, and unforgettable dogs that shaped a world-class breeding program and left a lasting mark on the breed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode you’ll discover:</strong></p><ul><li>How Andrew learned to recognize great dogs</li><li>Why quality matters more than individual traits</li><li>His breeding strategy for producing champions</li><li>Why type and movement matter most</li><li>How the Foxhollow legacy lives on today</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re a breeder, exhibitor, or passionate dog lover, this episode is packed with decades of practical wisdom from one of the sport&#39;s true master breeders.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch now and discover the principles that built the legendary Foxhollow legacy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(02:13) First Dog Show</p><p>(04:48) Finding Wire Fox Terriers</p><p>(05:52) Learning to See the Whole Dog</p><p>(07:30) Building the Foundation</p><p>(10:02) Breeding Philosophy</p><p>(11:35) Successful Outcrossing</p><p>(12:48) Managing the Breeding Program</p><p>(13:21) Learning From Setbacks</p><p>(14:21) The Ideal Wire Fox Terrier</p><p>(16:15) Evaluating Dogs</p><p>(18:03) Foxhollow&#39;s Most Influential Dogs</p><p>(27:47) Passing on the Foxhollow Legacy</p><p>(31:09) Closest to the Breed Standard</p><p>(32:46) Most Successful Litter</p><p>(33:29) Linebreeding vs Outcrossing</p><p>(35:42) Conserving Purebred Dogs</p><p>(36:44) Attracting New Breeders</p><p>(37:39) The Value of Mentorship</p><p>(38:57) How the Program Evolved</p><p>(40:20) Type vs Style</p><p>(42:07) Challenges Facing the Breed</p><p>(43:33) The Future of Wire Fox Terriers</p><p>(45:17) Priorities for Breeders</p><p>(46:37) Foxhollow&#39;s Greatest Achievement</p><p>(48:06) Advice for New Breeders</p><p>(49:05) Recommended Master Breeder</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by:</strong></p><p><strong>EZWhelp —</strong> https://www.ezwhelp.com/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>With additional support from:</strong></p><p><strong>Ororo —</strong> https://www.ororowear.com/</p><p><strong>Cherrybrook Pet Supplies —</strong> https://www.cherrybrook.com/</p><p><strong>Revival Animal Health —</strong> https://www.revivalanimal.com/</p><p><br></p><p>#PurebredDogs #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows #Westminster #WestminsterDogShow #WestminsterDogShowWinner #BestInShow #WireFoxTerrier #AndrewDiGiorgio #FoxHollowWireFoxTerriers #WireFoxTerrierBreedingProgram #WireFoxTerrierBloodlines #WestminsterWireFoxTerrier</p>