Bellator Kennels

Bellator Kennels Located in Upstate NY. Dedicated to promoting quality in breeding and showing of pure bred dogs Active in conformation showing.

Dedicated to promoting quality in breeding and showing of pure bred Basenjis and to do all things possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection as outlined in the AKC Basenji Standard. Appropriately health tested adults and puppies.

02/10/2025

Westminster Kennel Club!!! Basenjis are in the ring!!

02/10/2025

BELLATOR PUPPY BOWL!!!

The countdown has begun for the BELLATOR PUPPY BOWL!!!8pm EST be sure to tune into Facebook Live from the Bellator Kenne...
02/09/2025

The countdown has begun for the BELLATOR PUPPY BOWL!!!

8pm EST be sure to tune into Facebook Live from the Bellator Kennels page!!

Here is our starting (and finishing) line up!!!

I predict that there’s likely going to be a LOT of referee interference 😂

*No puppies are available, all puppies have loving homes waiting for them!*

COMING SOON!!!!Be sure to tune into FACEBOOK LIVE on Sunday, February 9th @ 8pm EST for the BELLATOR PUPPY BOWL!!!Live s...
02/07/2025

COMING SOON!!!!

Be sure to tune into FACEBOOK LIVE on Sunday, February 9th @ 8pm EST for the BELLATOR PUPPY BOWL!!!

Live stream video will be reposted for anyone who misses the live stream.

*No puppies are available - all puppies have wonderful homes waiting for them to be old enough to leave*

Some little witch is getting her own, very special, personalized crate tag ❤️Isn’t it BEAUTIFUL?!?! I LOVE it!!!
02/06/2025

Some little witch is getting her own, very special, personalized crate tag ❤️

Isn’t it BEAUTIFUL?!?! I LOVE it!!!

Roswell and I will be traveling to NYC this Monday to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show!! ...
02/06/2025

Roswell and I will be traveling to NYC this Monday to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show!!

Bellator PUPPY PARTY!!!The Outlaws enjoyed their visit with future families and interacting with the puppy agility equip...
02/02/2025

Bellator PUPPY PARTY!!!

The Outlaws enjoyed their visit with future families and interacting with the puppy agility equipment for the first time.

They took meeting new people and new toys/environments all in stride, with LOTS of treats!!

Huge thank you to the families for taking the time to visit with the boys ❤️🐕❤️

Grýla was also un phased by the household commotion!

Little Miss Rio visited the vet for her rabies vaccine and enjoyed laying on the table and greeting all the staff with h...
02/01/2025

Little Miss Rio visited the vet for her rabies vaccine and enjoyed laying on the table and greeting all the staff with her signature kisses and tail wags!

While thoroughly being distracted by treats, she didn’t cry at all for her vaccine and gave kisses after to prove there were no hard feelings on her part!

I’m not sure how or why she looks soooo grown up already! I swear she matured so much in just the last week!

She would like everyone to know she’s 19 weeks old now and weighs in at exactly 10lbs.

Thank you to Harmony Veterinary Clinic for the wonderful care you always give all our pups!!

That look you give when your Doggie Momma just knocked you over into the snow during your FIRST time experiencing snow…....
01/29/2025

That look you give when your Doggie Momma just knocked you over into the snow during your FIRST time experiencing snow….

Poor Grýla!!

Aggie’s LOVE for the snow combined with her INTENSE desire for Grýla to play with her “like a big dog” proved to be a little too much excitement for Aggie, and she knocked little Grýla over in the snow 😂

Grýla is quite used to her momma’s antics though, so nothing phases her, she just got up and shook it off, but I managed to snap this perfect “side eye” photo to sum up her true feelings!

The bond and relationship between Aggie and Grýla is a hilarious one to observe. Aggie seems to forget Grýla is still a baby and not quite coordinated enough to really play, but she has started puppy growling, pawing, biting, and wrestling a bit with her Momma. Aggie is THRILLED with this and it’s just adorable to watch!

Grýla handled the snow much better than the Outlaws did….she is built a bit more fluffy than they are! She was most content at watching Aggie zoom circles around her though, and then decided it was time to come in before her momma knocked her over again 😂

Once back inside Aggie went back to bringing Grýla toys that are nearly the same size as Grýla for her to play with. This is a HUGE deal as Aggie NEVER shares her toys! Aggie is being such a good momma…even if she does sometimes forget Grýla isn’t big enough to really play yet like Aggie wants to play!

Soon Aggie…soon!

*No puppies posted are available - all puppies are reserved*



5 weeks and counting for !!Photos were a little delayed due to being gone in NYC all weekend for AKC Meet the Breeds! ...
01/29/2025

5 weeks and counting for !!

Photos were a little delayed due to being gone in NYC all weekend for AKC Meet the Breeds! We had a great time, but happy to be back home too! HUGE thank you to Auntie Jen (Lyra’s mom) for coming and puppy sitting!!

With this snowy winter we are having, I figured some quick candid shots in the snow would knock out two birds with one stone….we get 5 weeks photos AND puppies get their first exposure to snow!

Some handled the snow a little better than others….some clearly just wanted to run back inside 😂 Next couple of days are going to be way too cold to bring them back outside at all, so we will delay starting their outside potty time until the weather is a little safer for them!

We sure are missing the warmer weather!

*No puppies posted are available - all puppies are reserved*

Miss Winter Witch Grýla turns 3 weeks old!!!She’s getting a lot more mobile and up on her feet a lot more…walking around...
01/22/2025

Miss Winter Witch Grýla turns 3 weeks old!!!

She’s getting a lot more mobile and up on her feet a lot more…walking around her whelping box is easy for her! Unfortunately on the slippery hardwood floors, her furry feet don’t have the same traction, so she can get her front feet up and under her, but not her back feet. She goes in reverse with great speed though 😂

She still has no problem voicing her displeasure or frustration….I mean, she is her mother’s daughter!! Aggie has ALWAYS been very opinionated 😂

Safe to say though, Aggie is a wonderful mother and Grýla is WELL fed, weighing in at 2lbs 15.9oz today!

Her personality is already shining through as she loves to chew on my fingers and bite my sleeve and tug on it….in addition to her vocal abilities! 😉 Can’t wait to continue watching how she develops and seeing how her eye color comes in too!

*No puppies posted are available - all puppies are reserved*



Lookie who turned 4 weeks old?!Can you believe that 1/3 of their “growing up” here is already over?! I can’t believe it!...
01/20/2025

Lookie who turned 4 weeks old?!

Can you believe that 1/3 of their “growing up” here is already over?! I can’t believe it! These boys are getting sooooo big already! Their weights range from 3lbs 1oz to 3lbs 12oz!

Their little personalities are starting to shine through and their vocalizations are starting too! They all LOVE to tug on my sleeves or pant leg with little puppy growls as they pull. It’s the cutest thing!

They had their first nail trim with the dremel and handled it like champs! Not a single one fussed about it at all.

They have a few “Momma Torunn” proof toys in their pen and have been learning to use the litter box and not potty in their sleeping area. Their first real meal went very well too, all ate like perfect gentlemen.

We will start with light and sound desensitization and habituation this week, plus introducing more novel toys and items under supervision so Momma Torunn doesn’t “kill” all the toys 😂

We are definitely getting to the fun stage!!

Sorry that the live stream is down, we are still working on trying to trouble shoot why it went down, if anyone knows about RTSP streaming, please reach out with any suggestions! The cameras function just fine within their app, just the connection to the computer isn’t working.

Meanwhile I’ll try to post more videos so you can see the babies!

*No puppies posted are available - all puppies are reserved*



01/19/2025

Check out this gate for your front door to prevent the dog from being able to rush out!

Could be great for teaching kids to not accidentally let the dog out too!

When I get asked how there is ever any room on the couch with all the dogs…Well, you see, more often than not, the dogs ...
01/19/2025

When I get asked how there is ever any room on the couch with all the dogs…

Well, you see, more often than not, the dogs want to be on top of me, or on top of each other, more than they really just want to be “on the couch”. This leaves plenty of room for other humans on the couch 😂

01/19/2025

The little Outlaws enjoyed their first real dinner tonight and got to meet their Auntie Rio for a short while.

They seemed to truly enjoy their meal of goats milk and lean raw ground beef! No one walked through it or went face first, they ate like proper little gentlemen!!

Playtime with Rio went very well, she was very gentle with them and fully tolerated their tiny puppy licks and pawing at her. She got the zoomies for a short bit, but didn’t touch any of the pups, just ran around them because she was just soooo excited.

Momma Torunn watched from my lap, safely away from all the shenanigans!

The live stream is currently down due to computer updates, not sure why it’s not reconnecting, but we are working on it!

*No puppies posted are available - all puppies are reserved*

Little Grýla officially made it to the 2 week milestone and celebrated by opening her eyes to check out this crazy world...
01/15/2025

Little Grýla officially made it to the 2 week milestone and celebrated by opening her eyes to check out this crazy world around her!

Quite a surprise to me as her eyes weren’t open this morning, and the several times I checked on her this afternoon and evening, she clearly must have just been sleeping, because when I picked her up for weighing and photo time, she looked right back at me!

Pretty sure the look she gave me said “So you’re the lady that keeps making me cold and putting me in the hard box” - I tried to explain to her that’s how I weigh her to make sure she’s growing and healthy…I’m not sure she was convinced…and loudly let me know that no matter the reasoning or logic, she doesn’t like it. Well, just so YOU all know, she’s up to 2lb 1.2oz ❤️

To further celebrate her 2 week birthday and her eyes being open, we decided a little Alaskan Girlie photo shoot was in order! Everyone seemed to love the quick candid shot I got the other night, so enjoy this much more staged photo and just know that none of the 3 stayed in place for more than the 2 seconds it took to snap the photo 😂

Be sure to watch and on our live stream - it’s up 24/7 (if you notice the camera freeze, please shoot me a message as technology sometimes doesn’t work like we intend!)

https://www.twitch.tv/bellatorbasenjis

*No puppies posted are available - all puppies are reserved*

And so it begins….We had our first escapee at 3 weeks and 1 day old!Mr Holliday sure was content with himself, gambling ...
01/14/2025

And so it begins….

We had our first escapee at 3 weeks and 1 day old!

Mr Holliday sure was content with himself, gambling his way outta the whelping box and having the big, comfy bed all to himself!

This tells me they’re ready to transition to the big boys play pen! Sometime in the next couple days I’ll get everything out and situated for them!

I know Torunn is a jumper, climber, and escape artist extraordinaire….I just didn’t think she’d teach her puppies her naughty ways so early!

Oh well, be sure to watch antics & on our live stream - it’s up 24/7 (if you notice the camera freeze, please shoot me a message as technology sometimes doesn’t work like we intend!)

https://www.twitch.tv/bellatorbasenjis

*No puppies posted are available - all puppies are reserved*

Spent some quality time with my Alaskan girls ❤️Aggie, Grýla, and Rio Aggie was surprisingly accepting of Rio being arou...
01/13/2025

Spent some quality time with my Alaskan girls ❤️

Aggie, Grýla, and Rio

Aggie was surprisingly accepting of Rio being around Grýla and even permitted her to sniff and lick Grýla without any objections.

Rio was absolutely enamored and fascinated by Grýla, but was very gentle and never pushy in her curiosity.

Love my little Alaskan Girlies ❤️

Be sure to watch and on our live stream - it’s up 24/7 (if you notice the camera freeze, please shoot me a message as technology sometimes doesn’t work like we intend!)

https://www.twitch.tv/bellatorbasenjis

*No puppies posted are available - all puppies are reserved*

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Little Grýla is getting soooo big!! She also has a BIG personality, just like her Momma Aggie 🥰 #AggiesLilWitch #bellatorkennels #bellatorpups #bellatoralaskankleekai #bellatorAKK #bellatorbasenjis #RegalAKK #AKK #kleekai #alaskankleekai #minihusky #alaskankleekaiofinstagram #alaskankleekaipuppies #alaskankleekaioftiktok #akkpuppiesofinstagram #akkpuppy #kleekaiofinstagram #puppylove #ukc #unitedkennelclub #akc #akcfss #showdogs #perfectfitforlife #secretlifeofshowdogs #OFAhealthtested #responsiblebreeders #AKKCOA #AKKAOA

Westminster Kennel Club!!! Basenjis are in the ring!!

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Group manding practice with #TorunnsOutlaws!! Manding is giving a specific behavior to communicate the puppy’s desire for something. It’s a great way to teach your puppy to communicate with you in an acceptable and appropriate way. In this training session I’m teaching that sitting is the desired communication tool. I’m not giving a command and I’m not even talking to the puppies, I’m waiting for them to offer this behavior instead of jumping or biting at me, and rewarding this behavior when they offer it. I use sitting for this session, but you can use standing, laying down, or any desired behavior your puppy or adult dog naturally would offer without training or giving a command. They have worked on this individually, but group manding offers a higher level of excitement AND frustration for the puppies to work through. Some caught on faster than others, but all in all, this video captures about a minute of a 5 minute training session of their FIRST ever group manding. All things considered, I think they did phenomenal!! *No puppies are available - all puppies are reserved* #bellatorkennels #bellatorpups #bellatorbasenjis #palomaspromise #basenji #basenjis #fortheloveofbasenjis #basenjipuppy #basenjipuppies #basenjisofinstagram #basenjisoftiktok #basenjilove #basenjilife #basenjilovers #dogshow #dogshows #akc #akcdogs #akcdogshow #showdogs #perfectfitforlife #secretlifeofshowdogs #OFAhealthtested #responsiblebreeders #responsibleowners #basenjiclubofamerica #akcpurebredpreservationbreeder #akcbreederofmerit #puppyculture

Come see us this weekend for AKC Meet The Breeds at the Jacob Javits Event Center!! #bellatorkennels #bellatorbasenjis #bellatorAKK #bellatoralaskankleekai #basenjis #basenjipuppies #basenjisofinstagram #basenjilove #alaskankleekai #alaskankleekaipuppies #alaskankleekaiofinstagram #kleekai #puppylove #unitedkennelclub #ukc #americankennelclub #akc #perfectfitforlife #secretlifeofshowdogs #OFAhealthtested #responsiblebreeders #responsibleowners #basenjiclubofamerica #AKKAOA #AKKCOA #purebreddogs

Vicious Puppy Warning!! 😂 Grýla is testing out her new teeth as they continue to grow in, and what better way to test them out than to gnaw on some fingers?! *No puppies posted are available - all puppies are reserved* #AggiesLilWitch #bellatorkennels #bellatoralaskankleekai #bellatorAKK #bellatorbasenjis #RegalAKK #AKK #kleekai #alaskankleekai #minihusky #alaskankleekaiofinstagram #alaskankleekaipuppies #akkpuppiesofinstagram #akkpuppy #kleekaiofinstagram #puppylove #ukc #unitedkennelclub #akc #akcfss #showdogs #perfectfitforlife #secretlifeofshowdogs #OFAhealthtested #responsiblebreeders #responsibleowners #akkcoa #akkaoa

The little Outlaws enjoyed meeting their Auntie Rio for a short while. Playtime with Rio went very well, she was very gentle with them and fully tolerated their tiny puppy licks and pawing at her. She got the zoomies for a short bit, but didn’t touch any of the pups, just ran around them because she was just soooo excited. Momma Torunn watched from my lap, safely away from all the shenanigans!#bellatorkennels #bellatorbasenjis #palomaspromise #basenji #basenjis #fortheloveofbasenjis #basenjipuppy #basenjipuppies #basenjisofinstagram #basenjisoftiktok #basenjilove #basenjilife #basenjilovers #dogshow #dogshows #akc #akcdogs #akcdogshow #showdogs #perfectfitforlife #secretlifeofshowdogs #OFAhealthtested #responsiblebreeders #responsibleowners #basenjiclubofamerica #akcpurebredpreservationbreeder #akcbreederofmerit #puppyculture

The little Outlaws enjoyed meeting their Auntie Rio for a short while. Playtime with Rio went very well, she was very gentle with them and fully tolerated their tiny puppy licks and pawing at her. She got the zoomies for a short bit, but didn’t touch any of the pups, just ran around them because she was just soooo excited. Momma Torunn watched from my lap, safely away from all the shenanigans!#bellatorkennels #bellatorbasenjis #palomaspromise #basenji #basenjis #fortheloveofbasenjis #basenjipuppy #basenjipuppies #basenjisofinstagram #basenjisoftiktok #basenjilove #basenjilife #basenjilovers #dogshow #dogshows #akc #akcdogs #akcdogshow #showdogs #perfectfitforlife #secretlifeofshowdogs #OFAhealthtested #responsiblebreeders #responsibleowners #basenjiclubofamerica #akcpurebredpreservationbreeder #akcbreederofmerit #puppyculture

The little Outlaws enjoyed their first real dinner tonight.They seemed to truly enjoy their meal of goats milk and lean raw ground beef! No one walked through it or went face first, they ate like proper little gentlemen!!#bellatorkennels #bellatorbasenjis #palomaspromise #basenji #basenjis #fortheloveofbasenjis #basenjipuppy #basenjipuppies #basenjisofinstagram #basenjisoftiktok #basenjilove #basenjilife #basenjilovers #dogshow #dogshows #akc #akcdogs #akcdogshow #showdogs #perfectfitforlife #secretlifeofshowdogs #OFAhealthtested #responsiblebreeders #responsibleowners #basenjiclubofamerica #akcpurebredpreservationbreeder #akcbreederofmerit #puppyculture

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