Larry and Marlene McNeill have been in business for over 36 years. They began with breeding and showing Giant Schnauzers. They have produced many champion and best in show dogs. Larry showed and trained the dogs for the ring. In 1970, Marlene started grooming and working in a large boarding kennel. She was trained for the grooming and boarding business by Jim Hoy, a top Poodle and Great Dane handler. With this training she opened her own grooming business.

In 1979, the McNeill's moved to Corvallis, Oregon and started Corvallis Kennels and Cattery Inc. They were still breeding and showing Giant Schnauzers with great success until retiring from the show ring in 2000.

Bruce McNeill, their son, is the kennel manager. He was raised with their show dogs and performed many kennel duties as he was growing up. Was very active in 4-H as well as working at a cattle ranch during the summer. He Also help his mother in her grooming during busy times. When he turned 18 he went to work at an Arabian Horse Breeding Farm soon becoming the Foremen. He was a veterinary technician and horse trainer for 2 years. He then went to work at an exotic animal farm  performing vet duties and caring for camels, zebra's, kangaroo's, llama's and a wide variety of exotic birds.

In 2004, Bruce came home to the kennel to work full time for Larry and Marlene. Bruce truly cares for your dog and cat. He is available to tend to your pet's comforts and special needs. 

"We are happy to have our son here helping us carry on our reliable and caring services that we have been offering for your pets comfortable stay while your away."

Give Bruce a call if you have any questions about our services. 

Corvallis Kennels and Cattery has been in business for 25 years. Larry and Marlene still live on the premises. Bruce is the kennel manager.  All of the staff at Corvallis Kennels and Cattery are excellent at what they do and give every dog and cat lots of love and attention.