Meet Bill McFadden: Master Breeder of Random Wire Fox Terriers
Description
From his first Rough Collie to building the world-renowned Random Wire Fox Terriers, Bill McFadden has spent a lifetime shaping excellence, one breeding at a time.
In this episode, he shares how Random Wire Fox Terriers began, the mentors who shaped him, the dogs that defined his legacy. He also explains how careful selection and vision turned his passion into a program known for sound temperaments, type, and timeless quality.
🎧Listen now for an inside look at how true master breeders think, plan, and build a legacy.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Meet Bill McFadden of Random Wire Fox Terriers
01:20 How Bill Entered Purebred Dogs
08:21 Early Mentors & Foundational Influences
10:16 Building a Vision for Random Wires
10:25 The Dogs That Shaped His Breeding Eye
12:56 Type-to-Type vs. Physical Compensation
14:28 Bill’s Early Breeding Strategies
15:51 Role of Pedigree in Today’s Program
17:32 Finding the Right Outcross
20:06 Bill’s Dog Evaluation Process
22:39 The Random Wirefox Terrier “Look”
24:32 Comparing to Today’s Breed Type
26:39 Most Notable Dogs & Their Impact
39:46 Sharing Top Dogs With Other Handlers
40:02 Achieving an English Championship
46:35 Setbacks & Lessons Learned
49:32 Bringing New People Into the Sport
56:21 Breeders as Partners, Not Rivals
58:07 How His Vision Has Evolved
1:02:47 Optimism for Future
1:07:31 What Breeders Should Focus on
1:10:56 Master Breeders Bill Respects
1:13:02 What Bill Is Most Proud Of
1:14:23 Advice to Aspiring Breeders
1:15:41 How Bill Hopes to Be Remembered
1:16:54 How to Find Bill Online
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