Belmark Shelties Is located on a few acres in the center of farming country. We have lots of space with fruit trees and a grape arbor. Above all it is peaceful here with kids in swings and shelties running to their hearts content, what more can you ask for?
We are a small hobby kennel established in 1986. We limit our numbers to about 15 adults, so that we may spend plenty of time with each one. we have an ample kennel building 35' x 18' in which our dogs are housed. They are crated at night and have free access to a large 50' x 75' turfed exercise yard. We also have 6 individual indoor/outdoor kennel runs, for girls in season or new dogs. These runs come into our insulated, heated building on concrete, for easy cleaning. We also have a large yard the length of the building; 35' x 50' in the front where the males run and play. This yard also has kennels that come out from the building where they can all be separated if need be. This yard also boarders our driveway on the rear side to they have plenty of opportunity to meet and greet. It also has shade trees and a swimming pool in the summer for play and relaxation. On the side there is also a 20 x 20 area that opens up to the garage door side of the kennel building. Both of these will have awnings installed this summer. The whole kennel is fenced at every entrance and all the runs open to the inside of another chain linked area. The whole kennel on the outside is on gravel, except for the play yards that have grass.

All of our pens (except for the play yards) are double or triple  gated with 6' high chain link kennels for maximum security. I am a stay at home mom, so I am able to spend lots of time with the dogs. They also take turns in the house as space and time allows. We usually have at least 3 or 4 of them (excluding puppies) in at a time for socializing and playtime.

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Puppies are whelped in our den, in an extra large airline crate, where they remain for close monitoring until 2 1/2 weeks of age, when they are transferred to our living room area in a 4' x4' enamel coated wire playpen that is off the ground and lined with a thick layer of newspaper and lots of shredded papers on top to keep the puppies clean, dry and comfortable; here they get more socializing from kids and visitors. We have two 6' high 12' x 6' chain link kennels on gravel outside our laundry room for dogs that are attending shows, or need added security while in the house. Also this side entrance, (shown) is fully enclosed with a 6 foot high stockade fence in the front for privacy from the road, and measures 50' x 50'. This is a great shady area with trees and serves as our kids fenced in back yard as well!

As the puppies grow, they get used to every day household noises, sights and sounds. At this time mom takes longer breaks from the pups. Our puppies are allowed to explore their surroundings quite a bit and allowed monitored play periods with the kids. This ensures well adjusted, self confident companion puppies as well as future show dogs.