Meet Chris & Tom Levy: Master Breeders of Abiqua Pumik

<p><strong>Chris</strong> and <strong>Tom Levy</strong> of <em>Abiqua Pumik</em> didn&#39;t just breed exceptional Pumis. They helped build the breed&#39;s foundation in the United States.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Chris and Tom share the journey, years of study, repeated trips across Europe, and a deep commitment to preservation breeding.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you&#39;ll discover:</strong></p><ul><li>Why the world&#39;s best breeders study dogs, not just pedigrees.</li><li>How to balance genetic diversity with consistent breed quality.</li><li>How to evaluate pedigrees, structure, and breed type with confidence.</li><li>Why preserving a breed takes more than producing champion dogs.</li><li>What it means to become a &quot;Level 7 Breeder&quot; and build a lasting legacy.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Great dogs don&#39;t happen by chance. They are the result of thoughtful decisions, years of study, and breeders who never stop learning. Chris and Tom explain what that process really looks like.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch now and discover what separates good breeders from truly great ones.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(02:26) The Beginning of the Breeding Journey</p><p>(08:55) Falling in Love with the Pumi</p><p>(11:06) Learning from Europe&#39;s Best Breeders</p><p>(15:08) Creating the Ideal Pumi</p><p>(17:02) Why Pedigrees Matter</p><p>(20:00) Breeding for Health and Diversity</p><p>(24:50) Building a Better Bloodline</p><p>(27:48) Inside the Pumi Breed Standard</p><p>(31:45) The Dogs That Built Their Legacy</p><p>(40:11) The Next Chapter for Abiqua</p><p>(41:28) Today&#39;s Biggest Breeding Challenges</p><p>(44:47) How to Become a Better Breeder</p><p>(48:07) Redefining Success in Breeding</p><p>(50:44) Protecting the Future of the Pumi</p><p>(52:49) The Legacy They Hope to Leave</p><p>(54:40) One Lesson Every Breeder Should Learn</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><br></p><p>#PurebredDogs #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows #Westminster #WestminsterDogShow #WestminsterDogShowWinner #BestInShow #AbiquaPumik #Pumik #ChrisAndTomLevy #PumikBreeders #FCIPumiStandard #AKCPumik </p>