1/4 We had a great first weekend in Tallmadge Oh. Under judge Cindy Meyer, Belmark The Longest Time "Ansen" was WD for his first 2 points. and today under Marie Ann Falconer he was WD and BW for 1 more point.
1/18 We took the long drive to Jackson MS to socialize some puppies and get them ready for the National. Yesterday under judge Cindy Vogel, Heaven Beat The Band "Rhythm" was WB for 1pt.

2/2 We went to Westminster and GChCh Belmark This Is Us "Pearson" was select in a very nice lineup. Thanks to judge Tom Coen for the honor, and to friends for a great time.
2/6 so far at Novi MI shows, yesterday, Heavens Beat The Band "Rhythm" was WB, under Jon Cole, she now has 5 points! She is by GCh Ch Belmark Beat Goes On. Today, Belmark Saturday Night "Zumi" picked up his first points going WD under Larry Abbot.
2/22 Yesterday At the COSSA Specialty AM show it is now Belmark Eiden Little Red Spitfire CGCA CGCU TKN, Owned by Cynthia Potts. by GCH CH Laureate Vintages x Ch Somerhaven
Belmark Mad Hattie. Fist Champion for 2026! Belmark Look Easy another Vintages son was RWD in the AM show and WD, BW in the PM show for a 4 pt major. Today under Sue Richey, GCh Ch Belmark Beat Goes On was BOB, Belmark Look Easy was WD and BW and Belmark Just Cruising, was WB majors all the way around.
2/28 Two new Champions today and 4, 5 point majors for our dogs at the Chicagoland SSC. First show under Sheryl Kendrick and at his first show. Vermont son, Belmark Bandelaro
"Marshall" was WD and BW, another Vermont kid Heaven Beat The Band "Rhythm" was WB
and our special MBISS CH Belmark Time After Tim was Award Of Merit. In the afternoon under Kathy Wilkins new Belmark Look Easy "Xander finished going WD and now Belmark Starry Night "Kiki" was WB and BW to finish as well. Kiki was Select. Thank you judges!
3/1 today was a good day, new Heaven Beat The Band "Rhythm" She went WB and BW for another 5 point major. That is our second Vermont Champion this weekend, and MBISS CH Belmark Time After Time was Best Of Breed at Chicagolang Specialty too under Liz Yoder
And...... new Belmark Kazon Casanova CGC TKN FITB. Finished this weekend with back to back Majors, congrats to co-breeder Nayan Gluck.
3/15 on Thursday first time in the ring Belmark All Eyes On Me "Remy, a "Vince" x "Reese" kid was WD and BW for a 3 point major. Then Friday at the All breed its is now Belmark Apropos going WB for a 4 point major to finish. She is our 6th Champion so far this year. Then at the specialty Belmark Saturday Night "Zumi" was WD and BW for a 4 point major. on Saturday first time in the ring Belmark Star Spangled "Pollux" (JJ son) was WD and BW at the specialty under Greg Speaks and WB went to Belmark What's Up Buttercup "Reese" for 4 pts as well at the all breed. Then today Belmark Star Spangled was WD and BW again for another 4 pts. Good weekend. Now on to the National!
3/27 Just got a call that it is now Belmark Devil Doesn't Bargain. Thanks to owner Haleigh Emfinger.

ASSA National 2026
Belmark The Longest Time - 9-12 month Futurity 2nd - Terry Jennings Bailey
Belmark One Man Band - 6-9 month AOAC dog 3rd - Al Bianchi
Belmark Star Spangled - 6-9 month AOAC dog 4th - Al Bianchi
Belmark Saturday Night - 9-12 month dog AOAC 2nd - Al Bianchi
Belmark All Eyes On Me - 9-12 month sable and white dog 1st - Al Binachi
Belmark Here And Now - 12-18 month sable and white dog 4th - Al Bianchi
Belmark Bandolero - Bred By puppy dog 2nd - Al Binachi
Belmark Amarillo Bi Morning - Novice dog 3rd - Al Binachi
Belmark Runaway Bride - 6-9 month AOAC bitch 2nd - Hector Hector
Belmark Totally Completely - 12-18 month AOAC bitches 3rd - Hector Hector
Belmark Heartbeat - Open black bitches 2nd - Hector Hector
GCH CH Belmark Beat Goes On - Stud Dog 3rd - Al Binachi
BISS Ch Belmark Rewrite The Stars - AWARD Of MERIT - Amy Massey
MBISS GCHB Belmark Eternal - AWARD OF MERIT - Amy Massey

4/19 We went to the Columbus OH shows this week. Only 1 point shows but we did pick up all the dog points. Winning WD with Chesney Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to finish his Championship, so new Belmark Here And Now. Then on Saturday Belmark Satori "Gil" was WD and on Sunday Belmark All Eyes On Me, got the nod. Then we got WB on Dior; Belmark Cherished Possession on Wednesday and Reserve the rest of the days. Ch Belmark Time After Time Kira was select both days entered.
4/26 Wednesday Belmark The Longest Time "Ansel" was WD in the morning show, and Remy and Murphy took both Reserves. Then in the afternoon Belmark Star Spangled "Pollux" was WD, BW, and BOB over 3 specials for a his third 4 point major. Then on to Herding Group 4th! and Belmark Eyes On Me "Klara" was WB for her first points. Then Thursday Belmark All Eyes On Me "Remy" was WD and BW, and Belmark Riding Waves "Murphy was WB an BOS over specials. Friday Belmark The Longest Time "Ansel" was WD and Belmark Riding Waves was WB and BOS over specials. On Saturday Belmark All Eyes On Me "Remy" was WD and Belmark Riding Waves "Murphy" was WB. BW and BOS over specials. On Sunday Belmark The Longest Time was RWD and Belmark Eyes On Me "Klara" was WB BW and BOS for a major!
5/3 in Dayton OH on Saturday our JJ son Belmark Star Spangled "Pollux" was WD and Belmark Riding Waves "Murphy" was WB, BW and BOS, thanks to judge Cheryl Patterson. Today I was not able to go back to the show as I had a Collie judging assignment In NJ. So my two sons went back and showed the dogs and it is now Belmark Star Spangled, going WD, BW and BOB over specials and Belmark Riding Waves was WB and BOS!
5/10 yesterday under Ellen Worthington at the Greater Baltimore specialty Belmark All Eyes ON Me " Remy" was WD for a 5 pt major. And then today under Candace Ardizzone, Belmark Bandolero "Marshall" was WD for another 5 pts major. He also was reserve under Mark Lucas.
5/17 Yesterday at the Green Bay Specialties in Menesha WI, under Candace Ardizzone our sweet girl Murphy became Belmark Riding Waves, by going WB for a 4 point major. Then in the afternoon under Janet Fink as a move-up Murphy was select in a beautiful entry and Belmark Cherished Possession "Dior was WB for another 4 point major. Then today she repeated that win with a second major under Mark Lucas and Murphy again was select bitch. Then in Marrietta OH with Logan Allphin handling, it is now Belmark All Eyes On Me "Remy", by going WD, BOS for three consecutive days under breeder judges Liz and Al Binach.
5/25 In New Castle PA at their first show on Tuesday Belmark Amarillo Bi Morning "Quill" was WD, BW and OHBOB under David Anthony and Legacies Belmark Blue Crush "Crush" was WB, BOS and OHBOB under Deborah Anthony. The following show day Thursday; Belmark The Longest Time "Ansel" was Reserve to the major. On Friday, Legacies Belmark Blue Crush "Crush" was WB and BW for a 4 point major!. On Saturday Belmark The Longest Time "Ansel" is again RWD (so close) to the 4 point major and her first day shown Belmark Lovestruck "Smitten" was WB and BW for a 4 point major! Sunday we got the news that it is now Belmark Simco that's So True "Gracie. She is the fourth puppy to finish from the "Vermont" and "Trinity" litter. on Monday at the last day of the circuit, Belmark The Longest Time "Ansel" was WD and BW, thanks to judge Charles Olvis.
5/30 Wednesday at the first of the Fletcher NC circuit, Belmark One Man Band "Quero was WD and Belmark Eyes On Me "Klara" was WB and BW and BOS over specials. On Thursday "Quero" was RWD and Belmark Eyes On Me "Klara" was WB, BW and BOB over 5 specials, and was pulled out for Groups. On Friday "Quero" was again RWD at the morning show and "Klara" was WB, BW and BOS over specials. At the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Spartanburg specialty show Belmark One Man Band "Quero" was WD under Meredith Hector. Also we got the call today, big congrats to Sherry Sims for finishing Belmark Simco Intentions "Biebs" at the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Anchorage back to back specialties under Liz and Al Bianchi, going WD and BW. On Saturday Belmark Bandolaro was RWD and Belmark Kiss This "River" was WB ad BW at the SSC of Spartanburg specialty under Sheryl Kendrick. In the afternoon under George Marquis Belmark One Man Band "Quero" was WD. Then in Alaska "River's" full sister under the expert handling of Sherry Sims was WB and BW as well for her second major. Both these girls are Pearson daughters. On Sunday under Mary Anne Brocious at the all breed. Belmark Bandolero was WD and Belmark Kiss This was WB, BW and BOB. Un the afternoon under Hector Hector Belmark One Man Band was WD. That concluded May for us.

1/4 We had a great first weekend in Tallmadge Oh. Under judge Cindy Meyer, Belmark The Longest Time "Ansen" was WD for his first 2 points. and today under Marie Ann Falconer he was WD and BW for 1 more point.
1/18 We took the long drive to Jackson MS to socialize some puppies and get them ready for the National. Yesterday under judge Cindy Vogel, Heaven Beat The Band "Rhythm" was WB for 1pt.
2/2 We went to Westminster and GChCh Belmark This Is Us "Pearson" was select in a very nice lineup. Thanks to judge Tom Coen for the honor, and to friends for a great time.
2/6 so far at Novi MI shows, yesterday, Heavens Beat The Band "Rhythm" was WB, under Jon Cole, she now has 5 points! She is by GCh Ch Belmark Beat Goes On. Today, Belmark Saturday Night "Zumi" picked up his first points going WD under Larry Abbot.
2/22 Yesterday At the COSSA Specialty AM show it is now Belmark Eiden Little Red Spitfire
CGCA CGCU TKN, Owned by Cynthia Potts. by GCH CH Laureate Vintages x Ch Somerhaven Belmark Mad Hattie. Fist Champion for 2026! Belmark Look Easy another Vintages son was RWD in the AM show and WD, BW in the PM show for a 4 pt major. Today under Sue Richey, GCh Ch Belmark Beat Goes On was BOB, Belmark Look Easy was WD and BW and Belmark Just Cruising, was WB majors all the way around.
2/28 Two new Champions today and 4, 5 point majors for our dogs at the Chicagoland SSC. First show under Sheryl Kendrick and at his first show. Vermont son, Belmark Bandelaro "Marshall" was WD and BW, another Vermont kid, Heaven Beat The Band "Rhythm" was WB and our special MBISS CH Belmark Time After Tim was Award Of Merit. In the afternoon under Kathy Wilkins new Belmark Look Easy "Xander finished going WD and now Belmark Starry Night "Kiki" was WB and BW to finish as well. Kiki was Select. Thank you judges!
3/1 today was a good day, new Heaven Beat The Band "Rhythm" She went WB and BW for another 5 point major. That is our second Vermont Champion this weekend, and MBISS CH Belmark Time After Time was Best Of Breed at Chicagolang Specialty too under Liz Yoder
And...... new Belmark Kazon Casanova CGC TKN FITB. Finished this weekend with back to back Majors, congrats to co-breeder Nayan Gluck.
3/15 on Thursday first time in the ring Belmark All Eyes On Me "Remy, a "Vince" x "Reese" kid was WD and BW for a 3 point major. Then Friday at the All breed its is now Belmark Apropos going WB for a 4 point major to finish. She is our 6th Champion so far this year. Then at the specialty Belmark Saturday Night "Zumi" was WD and BW for a 4 point major. on Saturday first time in the ring Belmark Star Spangled "Pollux" (JJ son) was WD and BW at the specialty under Greg Speaks and WB went to Belmark What's Up Buttercup "Reese" for 4 pts as well at the all breed. Then today Belmark Star Spangled was WD and BW again for another 4 pts. Good weekend. Now on to the National!
3/27 Just got a call that it is now Belmark Devil Doesn't Bargain, Thanks to owner Haleigh Emfinger.

ASSA National 2026
Belmark The Longest Time - 9-12 month Futurity 2nd - Terry Jennings Bailey
Belmark One Man Band - 6-9 month AOAC dog 3rd - Al Bianchi
Belmark Star Spangled - 6-9 month AOAC dog 4th - Al Bianchi
Belmark Saturday Night, - 9-12 month dog AOAC 2nd - Al Bianchi
Belmark All Eyes On Me - 9-12 month sable and white dog 1st - Al Binachi
Belmark Here And Now - 12-18 month sable and white dog 4th - Al Bianchi
Belmark Bandolero - Bred By puppy dog 2nd - Al Binachi
Belmark Amarillo Bi Morning - Novice dog 3rd - Al Binachi
Belmark Runaway Bride - 6-9 month AOAC bitch 2nd - Hector Hector
Belmark Totally Completely - 12-18 month AOAC bitches 3rd - Hector Hector
Belmark Heartbeat - Open black bitches 2nd - Hector Hector
GCH CH Belmark Beat Goes On - Stud Dog 3rd - Al Binachi
BISS Ch Belmark Rewrite The Stars - AWARD Of MERIT - Amy Massey
MBISS GCHB Belmark Eternal - AWARD OF MERIT - Amy Massey

4/19 We went to the Columbus OH shows this week. Only 1 point shows but we did pick up all the dog points. Winning WD with Chesney Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to finish his Championship, so new Belmark Here And Now. Then on Saturday Belmark Satori "Gil" was WD and on Sunday Belmark All Eyes On Me, got the nod. Then we got WB on Dior; Belmark Cherished Possession on Wednesday and Reserve the rest of the days. Ch Belmark Time After Time Kira was select both days entered.
4/26 Wednesday Belmark The Longest Time "Ansel" was WD in the morning show, and Remy and Murphy took both Reserves. Then in the afternoon Belmark Star Spangled "Pollux" was WD, BW, and BOB over 3 specials for a his third 4 point major. Then on to Herding Group 4th! and Belmark Eyes On Me "Klara" was WB for her first points. Then Thursday Belmark All Eyes On Me "Remy" was WD and BW, and Belmark Riding Waves "Murphy was WB an BOS over specials. Friday Belmark The Longest Time "Ansel" was WD and Belmark Riding Waves was WB and BOS over specials. On Saturday Belmark All Eyes On Me "Remy" was WD and Belmark Riding Waves "Murphy" was WB. BW and BOS over specials. On Sunday Belmark The Longest Time was RWD and Belmark Eyes On Me "Klara" was WB BW and BOS for a major!
5/3 in Dayton OH on Saturday our JJ son Belmark Star Spangled "Pollux" was WD and Belmark Riding Waves "Murphy" was WB, BW and BOS, thanks to judge Cheryl Patterson. Today I was not able to go back to the show as I had a Collie judging assignment In NJ. So my two sons went back and showed the dogs and it is now Belmark Star Spangled, going WD, BW and BOB over specials and Belmark Riding Waves was WB and BOS!
5/10 yesterday under Ellen Worthington at the Greater Baltimore specialty Belmark All Eyes ON Me " Remy" was WD for a 5 pt major. And then today under Candace Ardizzone, Belmark Bandolero "Marshall" was WD for another 5 pts major. He also was reserve under Mark Lucas.
5/17 Yesterday at the Green Bay Specialties in Menesha WI, under Candace Ardizzone our sweet girl Murphy became Belmark Riding Waves, by going WB for a 4 point major. Then in the afternoon under Janet Fink as a move-up Murphy was select in a beautiful entry and Belmark Cherished Possession "Dior was WB for another 4 point major. Then today she repeated that win with a second major under Mark Lucas and Murphy again was select bitch. Then in Marrietta OH with Logan Allphin handling, it is now Belmark All Eyes On Me "Remy", by going WD, BOS for three consecutive days under breeder judges Liz and Al Binach.
5/25 In New Castle PA at their first show on Tuesday Belmark Amarillo Bi Morning "Quill" was WD, BW and OHBOB under David Anthony and Legacies Belmark Blue Crush "Crush" was WB, BOS and OHBOB under Deborah Anthony. The following show day Thursday; Belmark The Longest Time "Ansel" was Reserve to the major. On Friday, Legacies Belmark Blue Crush "Crush" was WB and BW for a 4 point major!. On Saturday Belmark The Longest Time "Ansel" is again RWD (so close) to the 4 point major and her first day shown Belmark Lovestruck "Smitten" was WB and BW for a 4 point major! Sunday we got the news that it is now Belmark Simco that's So True "Gracie. She is the fourth puppy to finish from the "Vermont" and "Trinity" litter. on Monday at the last day of the circuit, Belmark The Longest Time "Ansel" was WD and BW, thanks to judge Charles Olvis.
5/30 Wednesday at the first of the Fletcher NC circuit, Belmark One Man Band "Quero was WD and Belmark Eyes On Me "Klara" was WB and BW and BOS over specials. On Thursday "Quero" was RWD and Belmark Eyes On Me "Klara" was WB, BW and BOB over 5 specials, and was pulled out for Groups. On Friday "Quero" was again RWD at the morning show and "Klara" was WB, BW and BOS over specials. At the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Spartanburg specialty show Belmark One Man Band "Quero" was WD under Meredith Hector. Also we got the call today, big congrats to Sherry Sims for finishing Belmark Simco Intentions "Biebs" at the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Anchorage back to back specialties under Liz and Al Bianchi, going WD and BW. On Saturday Belmark Bandolaro was RWD and Belmark Kiss This "River" was WB ad BW at the SSC of Spartanburg specialty under Sheryl Kendrick. In the afternoon under George Marquis Belmark One Man Band "Quero" was WD. Then in Alaska "River's" full sister under the expert handling of Sherry Sims was WB and BW as well for her second major. Both these girls are Pearson daughters. On Sunday under Mary Anne Brocious at the all breed. Belmark Bandolero was WD and Belmark Kiss This was WB, BW and BOB. Un the afternoon under Hector Hector Belmark One Man Band was WD. That concluded May for us.