Looking for info on some dogs...

This message was left on the MSDA facebook page...if any one has any info they can share it would be much appreciated!


Ian Gordon

Don't know f you might be able to put a feeler out for me, please. I'm trying to find info on a couple of English Springer Spaniel breeders my family got a pup from in the early '90s. Our dog, Chelsea, was sired by an amazing field dog owned by Jo Anne Moody, a Maine guide big in the grouse scene, whom I cannot find a recent address for. Last known she was in the Belfast area. The mother was owned by Ford Nelson, a gentleman from the Pittsfield/Canaan area. Mind you, this was 20+ years ago, and I don't know if either would still be breeding or if they're even alive. I'm looking to get a pup out of the same lines and would love to connect with anyone who knows them, has dogs from them, or knows anyone who does. Thanks in advance!

~Lauren~

I think the lady is still alive and still hunting. If she is the one me and my dad have seen in brooks. She had springers and britt's i think, my dad knew of her and said she was big into bird hunting. I have no idea of how to get ahold of her though

I had a springer from them best dog I ever had you find them for sure . If they a still breeding from those lines I want one!

Thanks Guys! Nelson found out that she does live in Brooks, and plans to have a little in the next year...

I came across this info online... not sure if it's current but I thought I'd share...

Spaniel Journal Webpage



Jo-Anne Moody of Brooks, ME, tel: 207-722-3664, e-mail: gundog147@prexar.com She is an independent woman with a lot of character and a great sense of humor. She is a native Mainer and knows the central Maine grouse covers better than anyone. She hunts with lovely home raised Springers.