A LIFE Magazine cover changed everything for Grace Fritz, inspiring a journey that would redefine the Shar-Pei breed in America.From her early National Specialty wins to producing the top-winning Shar-Pei in breed history, Grace shares how careful selection, sound structure, and genetic insight built her Good Fortune line into one of the most admired Shar-Pei programs in the world.She opens up about the heartbreaks behind the ribbons, the health challenges that shaped her breeding philosophy, and why preserving purebred dogs is more important than ever. ▶️ Watch now to discover the story, strategy, and heart behind Good Fortune Shar-Pei and what every breeder can learn from Grace’s journey.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:33 Meet Grace Fritz02:12 How Grace discovered the Shar-Pei breed02:56 First shows and early wins03:43 Mentors who shaped her breeding journey07:23 Foundational bloodlines and breeding approach08:32 Balancing outcrossing and linebreeding10:57 How Grace evaluates puppies12:15 Defining the Good Fortune Shar-Pei type14:30 Notable dogs that built her legacy21:03 Recent successes and upcoming litters22:50 Health challenges in the breed25:00 Promoting purebred awareness28:35 Using science and genetic tools29:50 The value of judges' decisions today30:27 Most significant challenge of the breed29:10 Mentorship and bringing new breeders in31:11 Optimism for the future32:57 Advice for aspiring breeders34:01 Legacy of Good Fortune Shar-Peis34:46 Closing thoughts and contact info#BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCdogshows #PurebredDogs #GraceFritz #GoodFortune #SharPei

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