January = Back To School

January is back to school time after the Winter break. There's so much going on in the building all at the same time. Puppy Kindergarten is in one ring, the Novice Obedience class is in another, and sandwiched in between those two classes is the Show Dog Handling Class, with a Rally Obedience class in the corner ring.
I managed to get a quick pic of Kathy with Mardi, in the line with our friend Lawrence, and his Westie puppy Morse. 

It's great to get back into the swing of things!

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!

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....

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!

Happy 1st Birthday Mardi!

We had fun today celebrating Mardi's first Birthday! He's grown into such a handsome little boy!    

  

His nummy cake, decorated with cream cheese 

He thoroughly enjoyed himself, and loved all the extra attention today!

Starting off with a "lick and a promise"

Digging in ~ he loved it!

Happy Birthday Mardi! 

(Belmark Kel-Lani's Mardi Gras)

Merry Christmas!

 Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all health, happiness & love for 2012!

From Ohio With Love...meet our new puppy!

Look who we picked up at the airport last week!  

Photos at 9 weeks

 

 

 

He just bounced out of the crate & started playing! With the sweetest personality, a gorgeous lean head and the plushest, fuzziest coat with flashy markings to boot, this striking little boy is everything I could have hoped for! 

 

He's sired by Am/Can Ch Jade Mist Belmark Braggin Rights and is still waiting for us to come up with the perfect name for him :)

Thank-you again Bella for letting him come to Canada and join our family!