I'm Victoria C., the breeder behind BelVento located in Purcellville, VA. I am very passionate about the Borzoi breed. I take my responsibilities very seriously and strive to do everything I can to give my dogs a great life. I am dedicated to learning everything about this breed and applying the knowledge to my breeding program. The well-being of my dogs is my top priority.
Q. & A. with Victoria
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to do my part to better the breed. These dogs have been such a joy in my life and sharing them with others seemed like the best decision.
What makes your program special?
I pour my heart and soul into my breeding program. I care so deeply about the well-being of my dogs and want to see them all live a long, beautiful life.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
BelVento Some Kind of Wonderful
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Victoria
Victoria has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Victoria to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Victoria may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Victoria offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Victoria directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Microchip
Extras
AKC registration
Initial potty training
Toys
Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Victoria.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Purcellville, VA
4073 miles away
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More about Victoria
Club memberships
Victoria is a member of Potomac Valley Borzoi Club and Borzoi Club of America.
Victoria has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Victoria was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Victoria is a trusted Good Dog breeder
BelVento meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Nun, mom
Borzoi
About Nun
Nun is a female Borzoi. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Victoria decided to make her part of their program. Victoria has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
BelVento reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Borzois.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).