Original founders of Silk Road. They have now more or less retired and has left the business to their oldest son, Aaron, and his family. Although they are no longer putting the same hours and energy into the business as they used to, they still enjoy the company of their dogs and could not imagine a life without them. They are pleased to be able to retire and yet see the kennel flourish thanks to the next generation of dog lovers.
It was never a doubt in mind what Aaron wanted to do for a living when he grew up. For him running a kennel is more than a livelihood, it is his passion and what he lives and breathes. During the college years he met his wife, Eden, who shared his love for canines and the two are now overseeing the kennels. Aaron is generally mild natured, although he is the one who’s mostly dealing with serious matters regarding the kennels and has no qualms dealing with situations that most others would consider unpleasant.
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Eden is Aaron’s greatest support when it comes to running the kennel. Charismatic and usually with a tender touch, she is often the front of the kennel and deal with the public. In addition to managing phones and inquiries, she is also the one who mainly oversees the care giving of the dogs and making sure that they all receive the necessary care from the staff. Eden is also Claudia’s best friend and the two are known for their long hikes in the mountains with the dogs. In between running a kennel and enjoying the outdoors, Eden is also always seen fussing over the couple’s daughter, Lyric
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Lyric, sweet little Lyric is the daughter of Aaron and Eden and the pride of her grandparents. She’s used to a life in the country side and surrounded by canines, although lately the youngster has also started to take interests in horses. Could there be a pony in the future of kennel Silk Road?
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Kasey is Eden’s nephew and decided to go live with his aunt and uncle in order to learn more about dogs and show business. He is interested in a variety of breeds and is also interested in attending dog shows in order to learn more about them. Kasey is also a budding musician and whenever he is not studying or helps out in the kennels, he’s busy playing one of his instruments. Even though he’s usually a rather social guy, he has a hard time getting along with the only other teenager around, Jailyn.
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Kameron grew up with Aaron and loved being a part of his parent’s kennel. As a teenager he was given the responsibility of taking care of one of the promising dogs in the breeding program and Kameron has since then been very interested in how dog genetics work. It was during his college years that he met Hazel, the kennels vet, and the two became friends. Now Kameron is one of the main trainers and handlers on the grounds. He's also Jailyn's father.
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Ahh.. Jailyn. This girl is the cause for the headache that her father so often experiences. After her mother decided that she was more interested in exploring the world rather than being a wife and mother, Jailyn has been quite the rebellious girl. In Jailyn’s mind the ideal thing would be to move away from the dull country side and to the city where she could join a swim team and hopefully excel enough to make a career out of it. Jailyn can often be found by the lake where she can easily spend hours swimming and diving while her father’s busy tearing the hair out of his head while worrying that she’s up to no good. Due to the hectic lifestyle around the kennels and her father’s busy schedule, Jailyn is often allowed to run free and there’s not a whole lot Kameron can do to stop her once she sets her mind on something. If that energy could only be channeled into something productive..
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Hazel is the passionate, if not a bit ditsy, vet that runs the clinic on the property. She met Kameron in college and was urged by him to contact the Marshall family once she got her license. Whenever she’s not working, she can be found at the art center where she usually hangs out with her artsy friends. Every now and then she plays with the idea of changing career path and becoming a clothing designer, but the love for the dogs has so far kept the dream at a bay. She has recently married Brandon, one of the dog trainers.
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Brandon is one of the trainers and handlers and met Hazel when she started working for the Marshall family two years ago. He’s into hunting and on a bad day, Hazel swears that he loves nature more than he loves her! Brandon always had dogs surrounding him when he grew up, mainly setters, and so it was no doubt in his mind that he wanted to continue a lifestyle where he could enjoy the wilderness with man’s best friend by his side. From time to time, Brandon can be a rather moody person and during those days it is for sure a good idea to send him off into the woods rather than having him stomping around the kennels.
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Claudia is Eden’s best friend and is a fresh breath of air. Wherever laughter is to be heard, Claudia can be found nearby. Light at heart with a contagious smile, it is hard not to feel good with the read-head around. Claudia wants to become a dog trainer but still lacks enough experience to successfully do so. While handling the dogs during show season, she’s also working close with Kameron in order to learn more about being a dog trainer
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Kevon is the newest addition to the kennels and is very enthusiastic when it comes to his job. Although he’s a heavy sleeper and has a hard time getting out of bed on time, once he’s awake, he’s usually eager to get started on his day. Kevon dreams of running his own kennel one day and is often found chatting with Aaron whenever he has the chance to learn more about what it is like to run one. Some people say he also got an eye for Eden, although it is probably just a silly rumor. Right?
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