VIDFA Dog Show Weekend

This weekend we went to the Vancouver Island Dog Fanciers show with Mardi, and had a wonderful time despite the fact it was a very soggy and rainy two days.

Mardi and Kathy

We thought it would be fun to get him out for some show experience, as our local training classes were cancelled this Spring - the building where we train is being used by Fox Studios for storing props and cars for the TV series "Gracepoint". Mardi went Reserve Winners Dog both days, and had a great time.

 "Mardi"

Belmark Kel-Lani's Mardi Gras

Kathy and Adriana did some shopping at the show dog supplies vendor, and we all enjoyed hot fries and poutine from the food truck. It was also nice to meet some other Sheltie exhibitors here on the Island. These are a couple of photos that Adriana took at our grooming tent setup :)  There are also some ringside candid shots of Mardi's first time in the ring that we'll share as soon as the photographer sends them!

Throwback Thursday

Jasper's Agility Adventures

We're so happy to share exciting news about Jasper! His wonderful Mom and Dad, Judy and Randy, have been doing a great job with him in Agility and competed in their first trial last weekend!

They're doing awesome, and the fact that Jasper is the first dog they've ever trained is remarkable!

You can see why his registered name is "Kel-Lani's Jumpin' Jasper"

Here's a video of Jasper with Randy at the trial:



and with Judy at training class:



Congratulations Judy and Randy on your wonderful achievements with Jasper! We're thrilled you're having such fun with him and we can see he's thoroughly enjoying it too. Thanks again for the updates, pictures and videos!

(for those following our blog, Jasper is the puppy we nicknamed "PJ"). 

Merry Christmas everyone!

May your homes be filled with happiness,

your hearts with love and joy,

and for every little Sheltie,

let there be a special toy!

Merry Christmas!

Mardi's Nutcracker Audition

Here's a quick video of Mardi out in the little bit of snow we have here. It makes me laugh, so thought I'd share....

Aimee's Pumpkin House

Happy Halloween!

Birthday Boys

Over the weekend Mardi and his friend Rhys celebrated their July Birthdays with a wonderful party hosted by Rhys' Mom Adriana. Mardi turned 2 this month, and Rhys turned 1.

Mardi eyes the prezzies...

Rhys and Mardi can smell the nummies, but are still being good...

...until Mardi dives in!  LOL

We had such an enjoyable afternoon watching the Shelties play as Aimee and her friend Holly
were also there.

Thanks Kathy and Adriana for the pics!

A few more pics from the Vic City Show weekend

Thought I'd share a few more photos from the last day of the show! Spring has really sprung here on Vancouver Island...

 Aimee and Kathy

 "Aimee"

Ch. Belmark Beloved at Kel-Lani

 "Aimee" and her son "Teddy" (Kel-Lani's Trending Now - 4pts.)

Victoria City Kennel Club Show News!

What an exciting weekend it was for us at the Victoria City Kennel Club! This was Teddy's first show, and Aimee's second show weekend with Kathy. Teddy did us proud and was awarded Winners Male and Best Puppy in Breed on Saturday, earning 2 points towards his Championship, handled by our friend Adriana Sisco.

Kel-Lani's Trending Now ~ "Teddy"

(Ch. Shelhaven Eleven x Belmark Beloved at Kel-Lani)

2 pts under Judge Mrs. Mary Gillian Cronchey

Then it was his Mommy's turn in the ring - moving superbly and showing like a dream with my daughter Kathy, Aimee thrilled us all by winning Winners Female, Best of Winners, Best of Breed over Specials, then ended the day winning Group 2nd for a big 5 point win!

 

Belmark Beloved at Kel-Lani ~ "Aimee"

(Am.Can.Ch. Belmark Lo and Behold x Am.Can.Ch. Belmark Trade Rumors)

5 pts under Judge Mrs. Mary Gillian Cronchey

The next day Teddy celebrated his first birthday by going Winners Male for another 2 pts!

Kel-Lani's Trending Now ~ "Teddy"

(Ch. Shelhaven Eleven x Belmark Beloved at Kel-Lani)

2 pts under Judge Mrs. Lyn Norman

Then Aimee was awarded Winners Female, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex to finish her Championship!

Ch. Belmark Beloved at Kel-Lani ~ "Aimee"

(Am.Can.Ch. Belmark Lo and Behold x Am.Can.Ch. Belmark Trade Rumors)

3 pts under Judge Mrs. Lyn Norman

Kathy, you've done an amazing job training Aimee and showing her to all her wins! Thank-you! You are my beautiful girls and make a beautiful team - I'm so proud of you!!  

Thank-you Adriana for taking Teddy in the ring...you guys looked great!

And thanks to everyone at the show for the many nice compliments on our Shelties! It was wonderful to see so many friends there to cheer us on!

Teddy and I go back to school

This week Teddy started his training to learn how to be a show dog! He's 11 months old now, and soon realized this wasn't another puppy kindergarten class ("no playtime with the other doggies in the center of the ring Mom?")

And I realized I need to practice walking in a straight line - LOL  

Lookin' good Teddy!  His registered name is "Kel-Lani's Trending Now"