Scout’s first Show!

Kathy took Scout to his very first shows at the Nanaimo Kennel Club and they had a blast! He came home with a Best Baby Puppy in Group rosette each day, and we’re so proud!

Not to be outdone, his aunt Rollie (Belmark Rolling in the Deep) went Winners Female under respected Sheltie Breeder Judge Mr. Glen Stark. She now has 8 points towards her Championship!

 

Scout’s registered name is 'Kel-Lani's Adventure Awaits' and we’re looking forward to more fun adventures with him in the future!

He's by BISS AM/CAN GCH Laureate Magnified ROM/ROMC x Belmark’s Gracelyn at Kel-Lani

VCKC March Show

Thought I'd share a couple of candid photos from the Victoria City Kennel Club's March Show...

Kathy & Aimee in the Breed ring - love my girls!

 

 

 

 

 

With Dahly the Havanese in Puppy Sweepstakes

Kathy also had fun showing our friend Deb's Havanese to a 3 point win! Imagine a little dog totally covered with the soft hair that's found behind Shelties' ears...that's the coat of a Havanese!

Harbour City Dog Fanciers Fall Show

What an exciting weekend Kathy and Aimee had at the Harbour City Dog Fanciers Fall Show!
They won a Group 1st and Group 2nd and had a great time with friends!

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

My new favorite picture - with Judge Greg Storms from Ontario. He had SO many complimentary things to say about Aimee and that she was the nicest Sheltie he'd seen all year!

The next day I was thrilled to hear they won Group 1st under Judge Valerie Piltz from Washington. This takes Aimee more than half way to her UKC Championship! 

Kathy, you've done a lovely job with Aimee - thank-you for getting her back in the show ring! :)
I'm so proud of you both!

Throwback Thursday - Back To The 80's

Today I'm digging back into the archives and sharing a Winter show photo from the 80's of me and our lovely "Debbie", Ch. Merithot Debutante.

She was an absolute dream who especially loved the shows! I'd drop the leash and she'd show her little heart out. She didn't have a full white collar, so most of her win photos were taken from the other side. For those of you not in the dog show world, this side (her left) is called their 'show' side, as this is the view the Judge has while standing in the ring.

Ringside Candids From VIDFA Dog Show

Here are the ringside candid shots of our boy Mardi's first time in the ring. This photo captures his personality so perfectly! He's such a happy, confident, outgoing little guy!

Belmark Kel-Lani's Mardi Gras ~ "Mardi"

(BISS Grand Am/Can Ch Jade Mist Belmark Bragging Rights x Tara Hill Patriot Charm)

 

And I love this one with my daughter Kathy, who's trained him so beautifully! They make a great team!

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!

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!

Meet Aimee

We have show news! Our beautiful new addition, Aimee, is making her blog debut in a big way! At her first show weekend with Kathy she won Best of Winners from the Jr. Puppy class for her first 3 points, and went on to win Best Puppy in Breed over Special under Judge Maree McKenzie...

The win was extra special with friends there to cheer them on...way to go girls! You've done a wonderful job training and handling her, Kat.

Aimee, "Belmark Beloved at Kel-Lani", is sired by Am/Can. Ch. Belmark Lo and Behold ROMC, out of Belmark Trade Rumors.