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
Will need some work for house training
Require a meet and greet from all interested families
Typically priced between $800-$1200 depending on the dog. If it is a young dog that has not officially entered the program yet, 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 younger children under 10 years of age (visiting kids are fine but not full-time). If it is a single child I may make an exception but will need to see how they interact with dogs. Retired dogs are always offered to the Waitlist and previous Belle Vista owners before being offered to the public.
Belle Vista Made You Look
"Drama"
Born July 11, 2022
Color: Black & Silver (faded)
Sire: Wlanimu's Hammerblow
Dam: Devil Wears Prada Kornutinna
A very energetic girl who works really hard on her impulse control... and isn't always very good at it. She's super sweet and loveable though!
Drama turned two years old on July 11th. I'm retiring her because I did not love her as a mother. She's higher energy to begin with, at least in a kennel setting, and she was very anxious about her puppies. I see no reason to put her through that again. She calms considerably when she's getting more one-on-one attention so I’ve decided it is in her best interest to release her from my program.
When first introduced to new situations, she pants a lot and is on high alert but she loves to snuggle on the couch and be a lap dog. She’s eager to please and wants to make you happy but has lots of “SQUIRREL!” moments. She gets on really well with the other dogs and likes to play so might appreciate a buddy to hang with more than a single dog home but I think she would acclimate as long as her family gives her a lot of attention and outlet for her energy.
Drama has never shown any fear of strangers on her home turf. When taken to the vet, she’s stressed and gets a bit growly but has never threatened to bite. She is crate trained and does well for grooming. She walks on a leash but has not been taken to many places as she does tend to get car sick. I have doggy doors so she will need to be house trained like a puppy but I would expect her to pick up on it quickly with consistency.
Drama weighs about 15 pounds. Her parents are Prada and Stanley, the two dogs I imported from Ukraine several years back. She is genetically black and silver but has faded so is more of a dark gray than black at this point. She was spayed and had her teeth cleaned on July 15th. Her pre-surgery blood work was good and she tested clear for Heartworm and Lyme. Core vaccinations are up to date until October 2026. She had a clear eye exam with an Ophthalmologist and basic cardiology exam with a Cardiologist in March and both were clear. All adult dogs come with a 30 day happiness period and a one year health warranty for heritable/congenital issues. Her fee, including sales tax, is $1700
She is still recovering from her spay so will not be ready to go for a couple of weeks but I'm ready to start doing interviews to try and match her with the best home.
