AVAILABLE ADULTS
RETIRED DOGS
I believe that at some point each dog here deserves the chance to no longer be part of a "crowd" and live out their remaining years as a wonderful pet. It's sad to have to tell that retired show dog who loved being in the ring that they have to stay home and to see their face as we pack up and take others out the door and leave them behind. Or see that girl that has always been the most wonderful mother, pine after a new litter that isn't hers. If I didn't place "retired" dogs, at some point I would be a hoarder and not be able to continue to breed and properly care for my dogs.
That in no way means it's easy! In fact, it's usually much harder than saying goodbye to a puppy. When a litter is born, I know that I am not keeping most of them or possibly any of them. However, the adults have most likely been born here and have been part of our lives for several years. There is always a touch of sadness as they drive away, which is eventually followed by happiness when I hear how much they are loved and enjoyed by their new family.
Retired dogs are NOT free, cheap, or "first come, first served".
Unless otherwise noted, retired dogs are:
Spayed/Neutered
Dental cleaning with any needed extractions
Up to date on core vaccines
30 day happiness guarantee
1 year health warranty
Crate trained
Doggy door trained
Walk on a leash
Easy to groom
Because the dogs are dog door trained, they will need work for house training since they have never had to alert to go outside and can come and go as they please.
Require a meet and greet from all interested families.
Typically priced between $1200-$1500 depending on the dog. It costs more than that for all of their vet care before placement but I want to be sure the new families don't have to deal with any of that and can just start acclimating to their new friend without any stress. If it is a young dog that has not officially entered the program yet or has produced limited litters and/or been shown to a Champion title, they will be priced similar to a puppy.
I determine the family that I think is the best fit for each retiree. They have all earned a bliss-filled retirement and I want to do my best to make the right match. While I prefer homes within Ohio in the event it's not the right match and they need to be returned, it is not a must as long as you are willing to do the meet and greet and understand you may have to make a second trip to come back if you are chosen. While my adult dogs are used to Irene, I typically will not place my older dogs with families that have multiple children under 10 years of age (visiting kids are fine but not full-time). However, this is all dependent on the particular dog and the particular family. Retired dogs are always offered to the Waitlist and previous Belle Vista owners before being offered to the public.
Belle Vista Ballroom Blitz
"Blitz"
Born August 23, 2024
Color: Salt & Pepper
Sire: CH. Augustas 'N Bandsman Justice League
Dam: Belle Vista Cherry Bomb
Blitz is officially retired and ready for someone to love. She will be 2 years old in a few weeks. She hasn't been "off the farm" much so might have a pretty big adjustment period. While she's never been sick, she is not always the best eater and can be picky. She prefers the Ocean Fish blend of the food I feed. If I try to feed her the chicken formula, she will have hit or miss days and turn her nose up at it just as often as she will eat it but she consistently eats the Ocean Fish. This could indicate a sensitivity to chicken but she has otherwise shown no other outward signs.
Blitz was a mediocre mother and the puppies really drug her weight down and that is the reason I retired her so young. Plus, she quite honestly hates kennel life. This dog wants to be all up in your business and can be quite vocal when she has to stay with the dogs and doesn't get to be with people. She's quiet when she's in with us but can be a bit noisy when she's kicked out into one of the packs. She gets along with dogs and loves playing with the older puppies but people are her world and would make her oh so happy to have a family that wants to dote on her. She has always had people or dogs and never been completely alone so it would be a huge adjustment for her to go to a single dog life.
Approx. 13.5" tall and a slender 14-15 pounds.
She is spayed, current on core vaccines and just had a dental with radiographs and kept all of her teeth. Because she is younger and could have more years in her new home, her fee is a bit higher at $1700. Obviously no one knows how long any individual dog will live but the thought is that you would have Blitz for a few more years than a 5 year old dog that is retiring and that is reflected in the price.
PENDING
Massawippi Mad About You @ Belle Vista
"Martigan"
Born April 14, 2023
Color: Salt & Pepper
Sire: CH Tivoli Sparx Good Times N Tan Lines
Dam: CH Massawippi Mad Money
Martigan is a sweet and mild boy. Although he enjoyed being in the show ring, he grew taller than is allowable so did not earn his conformation title. He's approximately 14 3/4" tall and weighs almost 21 pounds. I was very happy with his puppies and it was hard to make the decision to retire him. However, he produced a lovely son with the same temperament that is black and stayed within size so I'll move forward with him. Although Martigan loved Gunner, he and my other boys did not get along so I've kept him with a few girls for company and they all get along great. Neutering him will probably make him able to live with other boys but that's not a guarantee and could depend on the attitude of any boy you already have in your house. He's crate trained and easy to groom. Due to his show career, he is well behaved in public and walks well on a leash. He rides well in the car and is very relaxed. He's such a calm and easy going dog that wants to please and will try his hardest to understand what you want and perform! He does love me best in the household but will take love from anyone.
He does have an "innocent murmur" and was just cleared with an echocardiogram on August 1. They don't see the reason for a murmur to be present and are not concerned.
He is neutered, current on core vaccines and just had a dental with radiographs. Because he is younger and could have more years in his new home, his fee is a bit higher at $1500. Obviously no one knows how long any individual dog will live but the thought is that you would have Martigan for a few more years than a 5 year old dog that is retiring and that is reflected in the price.
PENDING
Belle Vista Royal V. Brukenthal
"B.B."
Born May 3, 2025
Color: Black & Silver
Sire: CH Char N Co Ebonheir’s There's A New King In Town
Dam: CH Moonlight V. Brukenthal
BB (aka, Butt Biter because as a puppy she always would walk behind our long-haired cat and bite at the wispy hair coming off her butt and rear legs).
BB was shown at a couple of shows in Spring 2026 and behaved very well. Her breeder stayed on her AKC paperwork as a co-owner and sadly passed away in April. I’ve been unable to get the co-ownership status off of her paperwork thus far and without his signature would be unable to transfer her registration or register any litters or puppies from her so I’ve decided to place her as a pet without papers. This in no way diminishes her good breeding or purebred status and if someday the paperwork were fixed, I would happily forward them to her new home with proof of spay.
She gets along well with her pack and loves her people but does not like strangers in her house. Take her out in public and she behaves like a perfect little lady but at home she is very standoffish to strangers and will bark, growl and avoid contact. Ignore her and let her come to you on her own terms. Having another dog to compete with for attention is helpful. However, if someone rushed her or cornered her, I’m not positive she wouldn’t feel the need to defend herself. For this reason, I won’t place her into a house with children under 12 and any children should be dog savvy and respectful.
BB is crate trained, leash trained, dog door trained, rides well in a crate in the car, and is easy to groom. All the hard stuff is done for you! Although she may need some work on housetraining if you don’t have a dog door. She is absolutely charming and wrapped up in a tiny 12” tall package that is about 13 pounds. She has gorgeous cropped ears with a head tilt and nubbin wiggle to die for. If the paperwork gets corrected before she is placed, I will keep her.
$2000 due to her age and training.
