Belquest Conclusion Labrador Retrievers
Preserving the Labrador Retriever through generations of dedication, experience, and excellence in breeding, competition, judging, and breed stewardship.
Belquest Conclusion Labrador Retrievers represents the partnership, friendship, and shared vision of two lifelong Labrador enthusiasts, Vicky Creamer and Krista Beal. Together, they share a deep commitment to preserving, protecting, and promoting the Labrador Retriever as the versatile, beautiful, and capable breed it was intended to be.
Built on decades of experience, their breeding program reflects a profound respect for the breed’s history and an unwavering commitment to sound structure, working ability, exceptional temperament, and correct breed type. Their story is one of lifelong dedication, shared accomplishments, and a friendship rooted in their love of Labradors.
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Vicky Creamer - A Lifetime Dedicated to Dogs
Vicky's passion for dogs began at an early age. At just sixteen, she faced a decision: purchase her first car or buy a dog. Without hesitation, she chose the dog , a black Great Dane named Sir Worthington Black Jack. Vicky trained Black Jack to his Utility Dog (UD) obedience title, and he went on to become the #1 Obedience Great Dane in the country for three consecutive years.
Her introduction to Labrador Retrievers came with "Shadow" (Am Ch. Monsev Ask An Anthropologist CD), followed by a remarkable Labrador named "Amy" (Am & Can OTCH Millgrove's Special Amie WC). Vicky trained and handled Amy to become the #1 Obedience Dog in the United States in 1979, making her the first-and to date, the only-Labrador Retriever to achieve that distinction. Amy also made history as the first Obedience Trial Champion to be awarded a Working Certificate by the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., the AKC Parent Club for the breed.
Vicky's accomplishments extend far beyond the obedience ring. Throughout her career, she has successfully bred, trained, exhibited, and handled Champion Labrador and Golden Retrievers, earning a reputation for her knowledge, dedication, and commitment to canine excellence.
Alongside her husband, Mike, Vicky established Belquest Kennels and Cattery, a full-service boarding, grooming, daycare, and training facility that grew to serve the needs of dogs and their owners throughout the community. Her professional experience also includes certification as a Master Groomer and Companion Animal Hygienist, registration as a National Dog Registry Tattoo Specialist, and completion of educational seminars at Cornell University. She has long been dedicated to making quality canine health services accessible, organizing clinics offering eye and heart evaluations, health testing, and microchipping with the assistance of area specialists.
Vicky's dedication to the Labrador community continues today through her service as President of The Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac. Her knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm remain an important part of the Belquest Conclusion legacy.
Krista Beal - Continuing the Tradition
Krista's Labrador journey began in 1995 with her first Labrador Retriever from Allegheny Labradors. Through the guidance and mentorship of respected Labrador breeders Clare Senfield and Jackie Mischou, she developed a lifelong passion for the breed and a commitment to its preservation and promotion.
Over the years, Krista has devoted herself to responsible breeding, exhibiting, judging, and serving the Labrador community. Her dedication has led to leadership roles at both the regional and national levels. She currently serves as Vice President of The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., the AKC Parent Club for the Labrador Retriever, as well as the Club's American Kennel Club Delegate. She has also served The Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac in numerous leadership positions, including President, and currently serves as Vice President.
Krista's involvement in the breed extends beyond the show ring. Her commitment to education, responsible breeding practices, and the future of the Labrador Retriever has shaped her approach to every aspect of the program.
A Partnership Built on Friendship and Shared Vision
For nearly twenty years, Vicky and Krista have worked side by side, breeding, exhibiting, and campaigning Labrador Retrievers under the Belquest Conclusion name. Their partnership is built on friendship, mutual respect, and shared values, with a common goal of producing Labradors that exemplify the breed standard and excel in every setting-whether in the conformation ring, performance events, the field, or as devoted family companions.
Both Vicky and Krista are American Kennel Club judges, an opportunity that allows them to give back to the breed through evaluating Labrador Retrievers and supporting the next generation of breeders and exhibitors. Their combined experience as breeders, handlers, competitors, judges, and club leaders provides a unique perspective that guides their breeding decisions and their commitment to the future of the breed.
The Belquest Conclusion Legacy - A New Chapter
For many years, Belquest Kennels was home to an extensive canine operation and a place where Vicky's passion for dogs flourished. On July 1, 2024, the property was sold, marking the close of one chapter and the beginning of another.
The Belquest Conclusion Labrador Retriever breeding and show program, however, continues at Krista's Conclusion Farm in Boyds, Maryland. Here, Vicky and Krista carry forward the traditions, experience, and dedication that have defined their partnership for nearly two decades.
The location may have changed, but the vision remains the same: to preserve and promote the Labrador Retriever through thoughtful breeding, responsible stewardship, and a lifelong commitment to excellence.
Above all, we are grateful to the mentors, friends, families, puppy owners, and fellow fanciers who have been part of our journey. The Labrador Retriever has brought extraordinary opportunities, unforgettable dogs, and lifelong friendships into our lives.
We are proud of the dogs who have shaped our past, excited about those who represent our present, and dedicated to the generations yet to come.
Our commitment remains unchanged: preserving, protecting, and promoting the Labrador Retriever for generations to come.
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