A Tradition of Type, Temperament and Soundness.

This page will tell you a little about the history of how Gregoire's Labradors came about.

I have enjoyed being involved with Labradors for the past 20 years.  My first lab was a darling chocolate girl named Candy. She was to be my first real experience with owning a show dog prospect. Back in those days chocolate Labradors were not winning much in the ring. However, Candy did an excellent job in the whelping box producing two nice show dogs that later became my foundation labs, Tanker and Brandy.

I then took on the challenge of researching pedigrees and studying the strengths and weaknesses of each dog. With hips and eyes of Labradors being the major genetic problem, research is very important. I was guided by some fine people over the years. I was able to seek the help of some good breeders and vets, and by steering me away from some lines, Gregoire's Labs has grown into a solid, healthy kennel.

Labradors are very versatile. Gregoire's Labs are no exception. I have placed dogs in 4-H homes, to be trained for a seeing eye dog and my favorite contribution, become narcotic detection service dogs and in the work force area. This is so helpful in fighting crime in our cities. I have been blessed with a few such dogs that become useful citizens in this field, including some wonderful chocolates.

For myself, I enjoy going to AKC shows and competing in conformation breed classes. I have also done a little obedience work, getting a Companion Dog title (CD) on my girl "Cami". I took my senior chocolate, "Tanker", out and earned his Working Certificate (WC) as an 8 yr. old. That was really fun. Tanker was a natural, and had no special training.

Showing chocolates has always been such a challenge. They are getting more recognized by judges but have not come up to equal standards with the yellows and blacks. I have been lucky enough to have chocolates that have been competitive and I have thoroughly enjoyed winning. It is so wonderful to go to the shows and see all of my friends and the Labs that they are showing. It is my favorite thing.
All of my dogs are OFA hip and eye certified.

I lost my first husband suddenly in 2001 .With the love, support and help of my freinds and family I continued to stay involved with the labs. I now am remarried to a wonderful man named Al and we both enjoy our labees together and hope to have a long wonderful life together .

I have a few litters each year. All are planned with the idea that I will keep a few offspring for myself to carry on the Gregoires name. I usually have a litter in the spring and one in the fall. We whelp our puppies in a laundry room next to our kitchen .With only a dutch door to separate us , we then can monitor them completely.

We have just built a cozy bunkhouse for our older puppies to move up too .Here we have a radio and tv surveillance, heat and air condtioning .Our puppies then have more room to play and grow.
My preference over the years has been raising and showing chocolates but yellow has found its place here too .On rare occassions I have black puppies too.

Labradors are so wonderful and anyone that does decide to find a Labrador for their family will really learn to appreciate such a grand animal. With the right training, socializing and love, this breed is a great companion and true family friend.

 
Sue Halling

 
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