ABA Series, Ep 20 - Podcast Show Notes

Annual Breeder Awards: Breeder Vision and Frenchie Focus

In this inspiring episode of The Breeder’s Brew, I sit down with Shainy Majidi, who not only took home the Breeder Vision Award in our Annual Breeder Awards but was also a finalist in the Holistic Breeder category. Her journey into French Bulldog breeding is anything but ordinary—from an accidental start to becoming a standard-raising, evidence-led breeder whose ethics speak volumes.
Whether you're planning your first litter or refining your breeding programme, this episode is packed with practical tips, honest reflections, and encouragement to keep striving for better.

PODCAST TAKEAWAYS:

Accidental Beginnings, Intentional Vision

• Shainy’s breeding journey began after realising just how healthy her own Frenchie, Kiki, was—a far cry from the doom-and-gloom reputation of the breed.
  
• Discovering the value of health testing, BOAS grading, and the importance of responsible stud dog choices changed everything.

​​Stud Dog Selection – It’s Not Always Straightforward

• Shainy shares her experience of backing out of a planned mating after witnessing signs of respiratory stress in a stud dog—despite prior preparation.
  
• Her decision to walk away, even after a three-hour journey and expense, underlines the importance of ethics, observation, and breeder responsibility.
  

Breeding Prep, Supplements and Puppy Planning

• Shainy discusses the supplement support she used before, during, and after whelping—including her experience working with Isobel, our Breeder’s Brew nutritionist.
  
• With two large, self-whelped litters just nine days apart, she reflects on how proactive care, exercise, and routine made all the difference.
  
• Raw feeding, cold-pressed support, goat's milk and folic acid all formed part of her successful protocol.
  

Rethinking Worming and Vaccinations

• Shainy has shifted to evidence-based worming using worm count kits and natural preventatives such as pumpkin seeds and rabbit ears.
  
• She vaccinates puppies after rehoming, educating owners on the rationale and receiving great feedback.
  
• Shainy also touches on the misinformation around Lepto vaccinations, and the broader awareness now emerging within both breeder and vet communities.
  

​This episode shows what it truly means to have vision as a breeder. Shainy Majidi embodies a forward-thinking, research-led approach that balances heart, health, and high standards. From rejecting the easy route to embracing natural worming, titre testing, and raw feeding, her commitment to doing things the right way is both refreshing and motivating.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Want to follow Shainy's journey or connect?

• Find her on Instagram: @the_world_of_kiki_and_co for behind-the-scenes insights into her French Bulldogs, breeding preparation, and responsible ownership in action.

Join the Brew Crew

• If this episode resonated with you, you’ll love being part of our Brew Crew – our exclusive breeder community packed with support, education, and real talk. We host fortnightly B!tch & Brew catch-ups, monthly Spotlight Sessions, and share in-depth Breeder Briefs to guide you every step of the way. Visit: www.breedersbrew.com/brewcrew
• Apply for the Annual Breeder Awards

Do you know a breeder who deserves recognition like Shainy? Or is it time you stepped into the spotlight yourself? Find out more and apply: www.caninefamilyplanner.com/aba