Lightning Belgian Sheepdogs

29/04/2024

On this beautiful day, we did a little photo shoot of our up coming girl Willow.

26/04/2024

"I’ve really never thought of the Belgian as a show dog. He is a working companion that happens to be owned by someone who shows! He learns to like it because his owner does. Oh, there are a few here and there that love the limelight (and I’ve had a couple that did). While they are my breed of choice, they are very far from much fancier breeds considered as “show dogs.” -Linda McCarty

https://showsightmagazine.com/purebred-belgian-sheepdog-trainable-herder/

20/04/2024

9 month old Belgian Sheepdog male looking for a serious sport home. Serious inquiries contact Karen Hodges

29/03/2024

The 2024 Belgian Sheepdog Club of America's National Specialty is May 3-11, 2024 in Colorado Springs, CO

Enthusiasts and their Belgian Sheepdogs will travel from all over North America to compete in the week-long event. The crown jewel of the Specialty is the best-of-breed conformation show on Saturday, but there are several events leading up to the finale.

You do not need to be a BSCA member to compete, and we encourage all Belgian Sheepdog owners to come, watch, and participate.

Herding
Friday May 3 - Sunday May 5th, Wellington, CO
https://bsca2024.bsca.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Herding-2024-BSCA-Premium-v1.pdf

Tracking
Sunday May 5th, 2024 Greeley, CO
https://bsca2024.bsca.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tracking-BSCA-2024-premium-v1.pdf

Scent Work
Monday, May 6th, Rambler Ranch Car Museum Elizabeth, CO
https://bsca2024.bsca.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Scentwork-2024-05-Belgian-Sheepdog-Premium-v1.pdf

Agility
Tuesday, May 7th
Under the Sun Dog Training & Daycare, Colorado Springs, CO
https://bsca2024.bsca.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Agility-2024-05-07-BSCA-Premium-v2.pdf

Obedience, Rally, and Future Messenger Dog Certifications
Wednesday, May 8th, Under the Sun Dog Training & Daycare, Colorado Springs, CO
https://bsca2024.bsca.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BSCA24PremUpdateMar14.pdf

Conformation:
Thursday, May 9th, 2024
Sweepstakes – Judge Shawn Peterson
Sierra Nevada Belgian Sheepdog Club Regional Specialty – Judge Leslie Webb-Tinsley
Friday, May 10, 2024, Class dog and bi***es – Judge Sharon Redmer
Saturday, May 11, 2024, Junior Showmanship – and Best of Breed – Judge Sharon Redmer
https://bsca2024.bsca.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BSCA24PremUpdateMar14.pdf

You can also register online for some events: https://www.caper-dogs.com/?fbclid=IwAR0dkqniXKqo9D6YtWj4r9X4jTxRNhz54VdhKHHi8VDmIUY1ji-4LLsh5vg_aem_AU3cfRbKgFbB_sWDbOEvT1U6GRzVR-OompvsTkwNeNK5z4EbW547PaJewZBllWNyQUs

To learn more go to the 2024 National Speciality website. https://bsca2024.bsca.info

The photo below is from the 2023 Best of Breed winner
BISS GCHB SARRON NOTORIOUS CD RI BN RN FCAT FDC CGCA CGCU TKN owned by Sherri Swabb of Sarron Belgians.

14/03/2024

Happy 11th Birthday to my "James Bond" Litter co bred with Images!!

Happy Birthday Gem, Sunny, Sabrina, James, Tete, Oliver and Sariel!
Happy Heavenly Birthday Auggie and Cole.

Orange Boy - Auggie AKC/UKC CH I​mages N Lightnings Thunderball, RATN, FDC Owned by: Ference & Croft, KY Health: M/2 - Neutered - 2019

12/03/2024

**HAS FOUND HER FOREVER HOME**
Female Belgian Sheepdog puppy looking for her forever home. Performace/companion home prefered. Please contact Michele Ricci for information. Located in North Carolina
http://www.indigohillbelgians.com

08/03/2024

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This is a hot and hefty topic, but you know we keep it real around here… 🔥

The unfortunate truth is that, in many scenarios, this statement holds validity. Regardless of our dog's good behavior, the unpredictable nature of other dogs in the environment poses a risk to our pets.

A lack of understanding of canine body language is widespread, leaving numerous dogs feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and stressed in places like dog parks. These emotions can escalate and result in conflicts.

How do you choose to spend quality time with your dog, considering alternatives to the dog park?

12/02/2024

Gastric Cancer ( as well.as epilepsy) in Belgians is a common thing that ALL LINES experience.

As breeders, we need to participate, and encourage our puppy buyers to participate in this type of study so that hopefully in the future, genetic markers can be identified to help us reduce the probability of this awful disease.

Process is slowly being made .....feel free to share ...https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/9/1532?fbclid=IwAR2DbeKXBr5RZde6W9F-Pr4il3KWlwOQ-3lapmCBJ1ij898rWq-pvp9W1Nc

Gastric carcinoma is generally considered to be a rare disease in dogs, carrying a grave prognosis. However, in the Tervueren and Groenendael varieties of the Belgian Shepherd dog breed, the disease is highly prevalent. While histopathology is the gold standard for diagnosing gastric carcinoma, ther...

12/02/2024

18/01/2024

OFA is a great resource for any looking for a puppy! Whether its a sport dog, a show dog, or just a pet! This is a great place to start! If you can not find the parents of the litter your looking at on OFA's site then you have not found a reputable breeder.

25/12/2023

23/12/2023

RECALL ALERT - Blue Ridge Beef is voluntarily recalling all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb log of Kitten Mix UPC 8 54298 00143 6; and their 2lb log of Puppy Mix UPC 8 54298 00169 6; due to contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. More info: https://bit.ly/4aAeZJp

23/12/2023

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It’s the most festive time of the year…but it can also be a risky time for your pets. Keep your holidays happy and safe by following these “Holiday pet DON’TS.” AVMA members - you can download and print this helpful flyer to display at your clinic by visiting http://bit.ly/34mlxLi

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Lightning Belgian Sheepdogs!

📸 by Cheryl Niewiadomski of Asher. (Dex/Gem)

17/11/2023

FYI

It’s a gamble you guys 🎲

When you bring your seizing dog to the vet and the FIRST question is not “what do you use for flea and tick meds?” Then you know we have a big problem here.

Most people tell me that when their dog has a seizure or any neurological issue they take the dog to the vet and after tons of bloodwork and test after test with a clean bill of health that their vet never, not once, asked about flea and ticks meds that might have been given.

How are consumers ever going to learn about the dangers of this product if vets don’t even CONSIDER that this drug MIGHT be part of the problem? When you get a new puppy and you go to the vet guess what is in your puppy pack? Yup. One of these chewables.

I’m not sure what else to do so I just spread the word. It’s all we can do.

17/11/2023

Happy Happy 6th Birthday!
Calypso, Teague, Ari, Raven, Zion and Captain!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂

Lightning's Pirates of the Caribbean Litter!

08/11/2023

As many of you have seen this picture circulating around Facebook. Many love this Belgian based on how he looks. I feel this is what a Belgian should look like. Some will disagree but I'm not here to discuss that but I'm here to provide information on this dog that everyone shares!

Meet BISS, US CH Flicky Candide, CD, HOF,
born May 19, 1953.
Bred by Rundolf Robinson.
Out of CH Zulvo X CH Zita de l’Infernal
Owned by: Dorothea Kelley

• BISS at the 1957 Midwest Specialty held in South Bend, IN under judge Haskell Schuffman
• BISS at the 1958 Midwest Specialty held in Cincinnati, OH. Under judge Earl Lounsbury.
• Inducted in 1988 BSCA HOF - Conformation.

https://belgianshepherd.breedarchive.com/animal/view/flicky-candide-6389c3a3-d60b-4c85-a383-4bb6df72f6d1

30/10/2023

"The results suggested that … g***d retention during the first 24 months of life—are strongly associated with lifelong avoidance of bilateral CCL rupture…Risk for CCL rupture was not influenced when g***d removal took place after the 24-month developmental period."

CCL injuries are one of the most common causes of pain and arthritis in dogs. Today at 12pm ET we're discussing how to prevent injury and available CCL treatment options.

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15/10/2023

Today we spent the day in Columbus, Ohio for the AKC Meet The Breed.

Willow went along to represent our beloved breed along with many other great Belgians in our variety.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to meet this wonderful breed Willow enjoyed meeting all! She was even sporting her Halloween Witch bandana.

06/10/2023

On September 16th and 17th we attended an UKC (United Kennel Club) show with our Veteran Gery. (Get-tee)

We are happy to say after being retired from being a show dog for the last two years he entered that ring never missing a beat and so happy and excited to be back in the ring!

3 out of 4 shows he was award BEST VETERAN IN SHOW!!

23/08/2023

Brynn Mawr KC, 1967: Belgian Sheepdog Ch. Lawry Candide CD, bred by Rudy Robinson and owner-handled by Gloria Davis Bray, wins the Working Group. The judge is Adelaide Riggs. (Photo by Gilbert)

Bray’s mighty sheepdog was a specialty winner, a top-producing sire, and a Belgian Sheepdog Club of America Hall of Famer.

On this given day, the New York Times reported, “Ch. Pixiecroft Sunbeam, an apricot miniature Poodle owned by Mrs. Gardner Cassatt of Bryn Mawr, Pa., scored in a field of 685 dogs today to take the best‐in-show rosette at the 44th annual Bryn Mawr Kennel Club fixture. It was the 18th top award within the year for the poodle. She was handled by Anne Hone Rogers.”

Read and download the May AKC Gazette, and browse our 10-year archive of back issues, here: https://www.akc.org/products-services/magazines/akc-gazette/

18/08/2023

Whelped: July 23, 2020

18/08/2023