Belquest Kennels and Cattery of Mt. Airy, Maryland is family owned and
operated, since 1984, by Vicky and Mike Creamer. A "five star" boarding
kennel for dogs, cats and exotic pets, Belquest also provides grooming
for dogs and cats, dog training classes and services, and is also a top
producer of champion Labrador retrievers. Belquest offers microchipping
and tattoo ID services for cats and dogs , inquire within. What our clients are saying about Belquest...
Vicky & Staff,
Just wanted to say thank you for taking such good care of Monty while I was away for a few days. It was his first time away from home and needless to say I had some concerns about leaving him. I understand from the staff that he did great and as usual he looked beautiful after being groomed before coming home. Monty and I look forward to our next visit to Belquest."
Thank you again.
Carolyn
"Our new pup, Hudson, is an absolute delight! He has been sleeping through the night since we got him (on July 3), has not had one single accident in the house and could not have a sweeter disposition. I cannot thank you enough for picking him for us. He is by far the easiest pup I've ever raised!"
- Georjean
" I will be coming next Tuesday. Did great at the West Friendship shows. JJ got two 4 point majors and took breed one day from the puppy classes. With his 5 point major last week he only needs 2 points to finish. Katie took two 4 point majors and Best of Winners 2 days. Katie never dropped her tail and looked happy in the ring. Thanks for all the hard work you have done with my puppies. When I started classes I could not get JJ to walk on the lead."
Thanks, Pat
Giving Back...
At Belquest being a member of the community is much more than just a formality to us. Through our Belquest gives back program, we donate thousands of dollars in products and services to hundreds of different organizations every year. We are proud to say that we are an active member of the 4-county communities, Howard - Carroll - Frederick & Montgomery.
Vicky also volunteers her Kennel Facility to the Labrador Retriever Rescue, Doberman Rescue (DARE), and the Frederick County Humane Society, boarding dogs for these organizations and many others at her own expense until they are adopted.
Belquest Training Classes are always open to Howard, Carroll, Montgomery and Frederick County 4-Hers as well as those who adopt from All Rescue Dog org. at half price.
Below is a list of some of the very special organizations that we work with:
- A TASTE OF MOUNT AIRY
- AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION
- ALL SAINTS PARISH
- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
- AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
- AMERICAN MONUMENTS
- ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE
- AVON BREAST CANCER WALK
- BOY SCOUTS TROOP 428
- BOY SCOUTS TROOP 733
- CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTES
- CARROLL COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
- CARROLL COUNTY TIMES
- CARROLL HOSPICE
- CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
- CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
- COCKER RESCUE
- CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER
- CUB SCOTT PACK NO. 945
- DAMASCUS COMMUNITY FAIR
- DAMASCUS SOCCER CLUB
- DAR&E (DOBE RESCUE)
- DAYS END FARM HORSE RESCUE
- DEPT PUB. SAFETY & CORRECTION
- DUCKS UNLIMITED
- FREDERICK COUNTY 4-H
- FREDERICK COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
- FRIENDS MEETING SCHOOL
- GIRL SCOUTS
- GLENELG HIGH SCHOOL
- HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MT AIRY
- HIYA KARATE
- HOWARD COUNTY 4-H CLUB
- HOWARD COUNTY FAIR
- KEMPTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LABRADOR RESCUE
- LINGANORE HIGH SCHOOL
- LIONS CLUB 9
- MADD
- MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
- MARCH OF DIMES
- MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
- MATTER OF TRUST
- MD STATE FIRE & RESCUE
- MONOCACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- MT. AIRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- MT. AIRY DOG PARK
- MT AIRY ELEMENTARY
- MT.AIRY LIONS CLUB
- MT AIRY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
- PARR RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- RIDE ACROSS MARYLAND
- SAINT JAMES CHURCH
- SKYVIEW TEAM PARENT ORGANIZATION
- SOUTH CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL
- ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH
- SUSAN G. KOMEN FOUNDATION
- SWEET ADELINES
- TAKE THE LEAD INC.
- THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY
- TORNADO RELIEF FOR ANIMALS
- TOYS FOR TOTS
- UNITED DISABILITIES
- URBANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- URBANA HIGH SCHOOL
Belquest Kennels is proud to have Donated Dogs - Puppies- Breeding Bitches & Stud Service and continue to be in demand due to our many years of breeding true quality & our high standards of health & genetic issues, good looks and true to temperament and trainability for the many uses:
- Customs
- Many Law Enforcement Agencies, Drug - Boob & Arson Detection to US and Foreign Customs, Numerous Law Enforcement Branches World Wide
- Guide Dogs
- Search and Rescue Dogs
- Service Dogs to assist people with Disabilities with Mobility, Hearing, Guide Dogs
- Baltimore City Detention Center
- Bergin University of Canine Studies
- Blue Ridge Assistance Dogs
- Canine Companions for Independence
- Fidos for Freedom
- International Guide Dog Federation
- K9 Partners for Life
- Leader Dogs for the Blind
- Paws for a Cause
- Power Paws Assistance Dogs
- Service Dogs of Virginia
- Southeastern Guide Dogs
- Susquehanna Service Dogs
Vicky Creamer nee Manyette qualifications and awards:
- Master Groomer - 1974 National School of Dog Grooming
- WWPSA Certified The Grooming of Cats 1997
- Canine Nutrition - 1992 Cornell University
- CPR Canine Certified 2000
- WWPSA Certified Companion Animal Hygienist (CAH) 1996
- ABKA Certified Pet care Technician 1995
- AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator
- Top Obedience Dog In The Country 1979
- Top Breed Winning Labrador Retriever '97, '98, '99, '01, '07 and '08
- AKC Top Labrador Retriever Breeder 2007 & 2008
- AKC Top Labrador Retriever Stud Dog 2007 & 2008 & 2009
The Beginning
At age 16, Vicky Creamer (nee Manyette) had saved up enough money to purchase a car, or a dog. She purchased the dog: a black Great Dane, Sir Worthington Black Jack, which she trained to achieve his U.D [Utility Dog] obedience title. In fact, Black Jack became the #1 Obedience Great Dane in the country for three years.
In 1974, Vicky got her first Labrador Retriever, "Shadow" Am Ch. Monsev Ask An Anthropologist CD.
Then came Amy ( Am & Can OTCH.Millgrove's Special Amie WC), which she trained to become the #1 obedience dog in the country - the first, and to-date the only, Labrador Retriever to achieve such honors, and also the first Obedience Title champion to be awarded a Working Certificate. by the AKC parent club, The National Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.
The Kennel
A few years later, with a couple of kids, and a couple of dogs, Vicky and Mike decided they needed more room for their expanding family of children, dogs, cats, and horses, so they purchased what is now Belquest Kennels and Cattery and began a full-service boarding, grooming and training facility.
In addition to her success as an obedience trainer and handler, and as a breeder and handler of Champion Labrador & Golden Retrievers, Vicky is also a Master Groomer, a Companion Animal Hygienist, and a National Dog Registry (NDR) registered tattoo specialist, has completed seminars at Cornell University.
Vicky arranges a variety of health clinics at Belquest, providing eye, heart, Optigen & DNA testing, Microchip and Tattoo services by area specialists at "HMO" prices.
