Entropion – presentation by Jenna Bullis

Reduction in the incidence of entropion in a colony through EBVs and mild selection pressure.

Originally from Fremont, California, Jenna graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in psychology with an emphasis in animal behavior and began her career at Guide Dogs for the Blind in 1997. Over the years Jenna has held the positions of Master Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, Training Supervisor and Research and Development Assistant. In 2007 she represented GDB internationally and completed a three-month O&M course with Guide Dogs Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. In 2011 Jenna became the breeding manager at GDB and enjoys managing the largest breeding colony in North America and collaborating with partner organizations all over the world.

Actively competing since the 90s in the American Kennel Club (AKC), first with Rottweilers and now with Portuguese Water dogs, led to her interest in breeding and genetics. Over the years Jenna has trained and titled her Rottweilers in numerous dog sports including; Schutzhund, Tracking, AKC conformation and obedience, and Herding. Currently she breeds and competes with Portuguese Water Dogs in Agility, Water Work, Conformation, and Obedience

Jenna shares her home with her husband, Grant and when not training her dogs, Jenna enjoys tennis, photography, and adventure travel.