What does 30 years in the dog game actually teach you?

In this episode of Outside the Kennel Podcast, Ben Hood and Ta’Rodrick Brooks sit down with Amy Curd — a seasoned English Bulldog breeder and certified show judge — to break down what really matters when it comes to breeding, structure, and long-term success.

From judging standards and what separates top-tier dogs from the rest, to the realities of health issues, pedigrees, and the direction modern breeding is heading, this conversation goes deeper than surface-level opinions.

Amy shares real insight on the differences between English Bulldogs and French Bulldogs, what new breeders need to understand before getting started, and the biggest mistakes she sees people make in today’s market.

If you’re serious about breeding and want perspective from someon ...