As I make some updates to my site, which included archiving pages of deceased rats, my mind wanders to a few of my absolute favorite past rats. I came across a couple of "lost" pictures. One of them was of my Captain. He was a great buddy during the 2 + years I had him. Often he would fall asleep in my arms, as I too fell asleep in the arms of my recliner. When I went to get the mail, he would run to the window to watch me, and greet me like I had been lost for days! Miss you buddy

 Hence today's favorite quote.
 

"Humans are strangely sentimental creatures. Sometimes you just have to humor them." 

Jewels pups leave for their homes this weekend. This litter produced my first home-bred Satin!  I will be Jewel again after she has a rest.

Hoshi has been bred to Shogun last week and if she is pregnant the pups are due right about Febraury 2nd. Also Shogun is being bred this week to Roisin. Arduinne will also be bred to either Liam or Shogun in a few weeks provided there are more people on the waiting list.

If you are interested in being on the list then you can either keep track of my litters page or subscribe to this blog for litter updates.

Thanks!

Happy New Year! I hope 2013 will be a great year for everyone, and another great year for my rattery. Last year ended on a good note with a couple of successful litters after a dry spell of no females getting pregnant.

I have made breeding plans for the 2013, but like always they are tentative.Keep an eye for updates on my litters page.

Lucy's litter is SO cute and doing fantastic!  All are reserved.
Jewel had a litter of only 4 live pups and they are doing well now. They too are reserved.
The next litter is being bred this week: MWR Nimbus X MWR My Fair Lady.
 If you would like pups from this upcoming litter please contact me through my website. www.merriwhiskers.com

Well here it is at the end of November already. Where has the time gone!
At least the cooler whether brought some successful breedings. One is on the ground now. (They are all spoken for.) :-))  The other is due December 3rd.  The third should be due about the 20th.
Check out my website for updates and announcements: http://merriwhiskers.com

I haven't had time to really sit and write another article. I hope to do so within the next couple of months, so hope you will check back.

I had 2 Thanksgivings this year!  One was on the correct day and the other was the Sunday after. Yum, lots of leftovers to tide me over for several days! It was so nice to see close friends this year for the holiday - both.

Now that I am back in town, I will be working on the next article. :-)

I can't believe September is here already!  As always, summer was too short!

I just spent some time in VT visiting a friend and helping her VT Total Doberman Club put on the UDC (United Doberman Club) New England Regional show.  One of her dogs took Best of Breed on Saturday, Aug 25! Then Sunday took Best Opposite Sex. Her young dog picked up another youth CC. My friend had a very successful weekend! 

We were all very busy setting up, running and taking down the show. Overall I had a fantastic weekend!

I always bring my dog, Drako. He thoroughly enjoys running around on the very large property my friend owns.