Marjani Kennel has passed Final Building Inspection

With great joy and relief, the county of Loudoun has given the kennel its final inspection, and it has passed.  Now the real work begins for Rich and I to finish the interior.  The next big step – having Animal Control give it their blessing…

Winning….

Update on the weekend! Gayle has 2 more points toward her championship – and I showed her.  Today, Tommy got his first points toward his Grand Championship – our first time in the ring together, and he was a sweetheart!

Maddie’s Close Call

Yesterday, the wind started howling – and I hoped we would finally get some rain. In anticipation, I brought all the dogs into the house (they are not fond of being pelted by raindrops.)  The winds continued their onslaught on the forest, causing leaves to swirl about chaotically.  Libbey and I were hunkering down together on the sofa, safe and sound, when a large tree branch broke lose from above...

Yum – Meatballs for Weight Gain!

Yes, I whipped up a batch of delicious meatballs yesterday.  They smelled wonderful, and Rich watched eagerly as I mixed together the ingredients.  He asked when I would be cooking them, so he could have the first sample.  His smile faded and brow furrowed as I poured in three cups of dog food – “for crunch and nutrition,” I happily told him.  His head dropped, his shoulders sagged,...

Gayle Earns Her First Two Points

Gayle went Winners Bitch on June 26, 2010 at the Virginia Kennel Club’s show held in Richmond VA.   This is Gayle’s first points and her second time in the ring – the first being when she was 6 months old.

Welcome!

Welcome to Marjani – home to Basenjis and Miniature Dachshunds.