Belmark Shetland Sheepdogs

The following page is dedicated to all of you who have purchased Belmark puppies. We will showcase pets, performance as well as show dogs. To all of you who have sent me your letters, Thank You! I love to hear how the puppies are doing. I hope to update theses pages regularly, so if you are not on here yet please don't feel bad; I'm trying to get to everyone. Please keep them coming, as they are the best part of my day!

Hi Bella,
Ruby is really the perfect babysitter! My best, Annemarie

Bella, It was good to see you again. We just want to thank you for the great job you did on Dusty. He looks REALLY good. We enjoyed seeing the puppies and Posie. And so did Dusty. He had a great time with you. Sending you the picture of Dusty. He is such a good dog. He has changed our lives for the better. I just wish we had him a long time ago. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving. Gary, Jan and Dusty

(This is a Posie puppy)

Hello Bella

I just wanted to give you a update and a picture of Sky doing what he loves. The attached picture is of Sky at a UKC show in Leslie, Michigan were he won first place over the 15 pound and 30 pound classes for both days. He pulled 1,100 pounds on Saturday and 1,165 pounds on Sunday. He had a blast and gave the big dogs a run for their money. He will be the first Shetland Sheep Dog to hold a UWP Championship in UKC and the first Sheltie to hold a Championship in Weight Pull in the World. So a early Congratulation to your Kennel for breeding such a nice dog that is so versatile in all sports such as Confirmation, Obedience, Agility, Tracking and Weight Pull. Sky will soon hold titles in all of these sports in the future. We will keep you updated and have a nice day.

Domingo

(This is a Rebel/Annie puppy)

Hi Bella!

Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas.

Here are two more pictures and an update on Murphy. The first pic is his graduation from Puppy Kindergarten Class. He did four tricks for graduation. "Ping" (he jumps up and hits your open hand with his nose when given the command "ping", walking backwards, shake hands, and saying his prayers. Have a happy, safe & healthy New Year! Elaine

(This is a Bode/Fizz puppy)

Hi!
Thought you might like to see some photos of my Murphy-man trying out sheep for the first time. I am so proud of him. He was uncertain at first when he saw those strange animals, but with Tracy's patient help, he really started getting it! We had so much FUN!!

Bella,

We are preparing for winter, but took a week with Logan to go to Colorado. We stayed in our vacation home in South Fork, but the photos were on a day trip to Lake City. He travels well, and is really continuing to bond to us, anxious to explore new things...

Blessings,

Bill Hubbard

(This is a Paris puppy)

Hi Bella,
Just wanted to update you and Larry about “Amos” Cruise. He came out of his crate just loving and kissing and prancing all around as if he’d lived there forever. He’s a little firecracker too. He didn’t tire at all and was playing with anyone who would look at him. He even went after his brother and sister who don’t love him yet but we sure do! His tail is so cute too, makes him special. He whimpered a little at bedtime but he quickly got over it and we are being strong after having raised two other pups recently. I sent you a slideshow of his welcome home pictures and I hope you and Larry enjoy them. His vet appt is Friday morning. Just know we will take the best care possible of this little guy. He’s already loved by us, Bode “Ian” who we got from you is the hardest hit with all this. He’s very jealous and upset. Oh well, they’ll figure it out. Thanks so much for everything and we’ll keep you posted occasionally! (you must really work hard – he’s a handful by himself)
Andrea Koerner

( This is a Bode puppy)

Happy Spring.
I hope it is finally here to stay. The boys love it outside! They had their second vet visit this weekend. Ratu is about 14.5 pounds. Koro is just below 13.5. They are getting neutered June 1st.
They are truly a joy to have around. They make us laugh so hard sometimes with the things they do. Ratu is still very energetic and just always has to be on the go. Koro is more laid back, but loves to play with Ratu and boy can Koro run and jump! It was really the right thing to do for Ratu to get his brother. They keep each other company, but they have maintained their individual identities. Ratu tends to gravitate more to Rick and Koro to me.
Just thought I would update you and send photos we took today. I hope all is well with you and your family.
Mel

( This is a Turner puppy)

Bella and Kerri,
Here are some photos that we took of the girls (all 4 ) at the park this weekend. We got the perfect one for our Christmas card! MaryKate and Maddie are doing well. They are both such a great representation of the breed! Thank you. Right now they are starting on a flyball team. Jan 8th. They will be called the stormriders! Bella, Paige (my older daughter) has trained MaryKate to jump over hurdles and Kerri Maddie loves the tunnels we have. They will both be awesome at
flyball! Again thanks! Kristin Zollo

(The dog on the left is a Diamond puppy and the one on the right is by Turner )

Hi Bella,
Everything is going so well here. (Lenny) is doing fabulous, besides being the most gorgeous sheltie, :) he has excellent outgoing temperament, very smart, loves people and has fallen in love with my 11 year old German Shepherd Dakota. Dakota is a sweet heart and has taken to him as well. We absolutely ALL LOVE him so much. I can't thank you enough for him.
We have another home in Saratoga Springs, New York, upstate, right next to the horse track, a 222 mile drive and he is just a perfect little traveler. I have to tell you from the first night we got him he has never yelped or cried in the crate, he sleeps from his last walk at 11:00 PM until 6:30 am. - Out of all my dogs we have ever had I never had a ANGEL like him.
I have attached some pics of him for you.
We will sending you more pictures and updates:) Thank you again. Denise Abbruzzese
Long Island, New York

(this is a Paris puppy)

Hi Bella,
Her first night with us was great. She is very very playful and we love that. Simba is reacting very well to his new little sister. He is even sharing his bed. Looks like she rather have the bigger bed, but Simba does not mind sharing.
My step son would like to know if we can change her name to Nala. To tell you the truth, he is already calling her by that name.
Here's some pics of her first day with us. She is amazing and very smart. We don't know how much to thank you. She is beautiful.
Thanks again,
Natalie Rossier & family

Just got Layla and Samantha groomed....They look and smell so clean and fresh. Simply beautiful....Thanks to my favorite breeder Bella Thompson.

Harriet

(the bi-black is a Monet and Tangles puppy)

Dear Bella:
How are U? Visited your website this morning, love the new baby Sprite:)
Just took a new photo of Tundra, love it, want to share with u. I am sure u will be proud of him, his coat is coming in, he is getting bigger and bigger every week, and more and more handsome:) He is a loving baby, although he is naughty boy most of the time, but he is a lap dog. Hahahha, he loves to come to me when I read the newspaper, watching TV, and sit on my lap:) Tundra also loves bones, he chew on his bone every time u give one to him. Smoky on the other hand, love to hide his bone, always crying trying to find the best place to hide his bone hahahaha.
Both Tundra and Smoky are doing well, very good companions, they love to chase each other in the back yard, lately Tundra can out chase Smoky already, it is a great pleasure sitting by the patio, just watching both of them playing in the back yard.
Ok, hope u love this photo:)
Love
veron

(The dog at top is a Monet son,
the one at the bottom is a Summer kid)

Hi Bella,

This is Lauren, I purchased little Lady from you almost a year ago this fall. I just wanted to send you an email to say hi and let you know how things are going. Lady is doing very very well, she is such a happy playful puppy. She has gotten so much bigger and I believe she is almost full grown. Ill try to attach a recent picture I took of her this weekend. I still love your website and I am always checking out available puppies

Best,

Lauren

( Rumor baby)

Forgot to send the pictures. Here are a few- she's quite cuddly still. She'll let you use her as a pillow or hold her like a stuffed animal- that's why we had to keep "bear" in her name. Lexi also has this affinity for hats. The one picture is from her 1st birthday party. She wore it for about 1hr and was mad when we took it off. She's so funny. How did some of the other siblings turn out?

Beth

( the blue girl is a Fizz baby)