Remembering Joseph E. Gregory

We received the sad news that Joe Gregory of Simpsonville, Kentucky has passed away at 94 years old.

We received the sad news that Joe Gregory of Simpsonville, Kentucky has passed away at 94 years old.

How often do you read The Canine Chronicle editorials? These aren’t just space savers in the magazine. Often they are steeped in the history of our sport, and you are doing yourself a great injustice if you don’t read them. Every month I read one or two editorials that make me wonder, where have all the mentors gone? You know, the great ones–the breeders, judges, and handlers that have done it all. The people that would give you, like it or not, unsolicited advice in the ring, or while you were grooming your dog. The ones with no filter. The ones that made you shake in your shoes. If you did something wrong, they would say, “Hey, what are you doing? You know better than that!” and explain to you why it’s wrong and what to change. If you got it right, they would give you a compliment, but usually in a much more subtle way.

I had a conversation with a good friend I greatly respect when it comes to knowledge of dogs. Although the background of this person is sporting and hounds, I really think he is one of the more well-rounded dog men I have known, whether still living or dead. He’s someone I would let pick a dog for me to start a breeding program.

Show Name: Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers, Inc. Location: Puyallup, WA Show Date: Monday, January 17, 2022 Total Entry: 1491 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter Judge Num: 6420 Show Photographer(s): Randy Roberts • Website: www.randyrobertsphotos.com Elaine Russell Rushton • Website: www.photosbyelaine.com Dog Reg: GCHB Flintcrest Five Star General [Dog] Breed: Spaniel (Irish Water) Handler: [...]

Florida Sun Coast Boston Terrier Club Specialty Friday, January 14, 2022 Brooksville, Florida Judge: Mrs. Christine Calcinari Best In Specialty: CH Hickory Hill QB My Kinda Grace Breeders: Dominic & Jodi Koon and Beverly Nelson Owner: Beverly Nelson

Great Dane Club of Arizona Saturday & Sunday, AM & PM Specialties, January 15 & 16, 2022 Judges: Susan Yotive, Linda Tonnancour, Robert Edison, & Kathleen Davis Best In Specialty Show: GCHP Sumner a Pocket Full of Kisses at Wayne Manor CGC TKN FCAT CA Handler: Jessie Gerszewski Owner: Dave, Melody & Brock Carvajal Breeder: [...]

American Spaniel Club – English Springer Spaniels Sunday, January 16, 2022 Knoxville, TN Judge: Mr. Jean DeLisle Best In Specialty Show: GCH Wil-Orion’s If Wishes Came True Handler: Robin Novak Owners: J Vanderlip, E Pike, S Hatch, J Johnson & B Fink Breeder: MP Osbun, JL Johnson, J Kettleson & E & R Brookshire

Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us Top 10 Excuses Overheard At Dog Shows. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!

American Spaniel Club Sunday, January 16, 2022 Knoxville, TN Best in Show Judge: Anne Savory Bolus Dog Reg: GCHP K’Mander Dawnglow Arnange Breed: Spaniel (English Cocker) Handler: Meagan Ulfers Owner: Nikki & Erwin Atkins, Elizabeth Neff & Kurt Anderson

English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association Saturday, January 15, 2022 Knoxville, TN Judge: Mr. Pierre Talbot Best In Specialty Show: GCH Wil-Orion’s If Wishes Came True Handler: Robin Novak Owners: J Vanderlip, E Pike, S Hatch, J Johnson & B Fink Breeder: MP Osbun, JL Johnson, J Kettleson & E & R Brookshire