But Kate says keep the fireworks simple !
Big Ears Kennel
A Cardigan Welsh Corgi breeding kennel located in Glenville, NY
Welsh Cardigans
Friday, July 4, 2025
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Original Cardiganshire !
What would the ancient Welsh farmers think of our beauty show winners ? Found a photo of last working Cardiganshire in early 1900s . It was a farmer's all purpose working/herding dog ! Current confirmation judges would be horrified on ear carriage ! Well my Rocky comes from a dozen generations of erect ears ( they were up for a while ? ) . Molly his intended bride , also comes from a dozen generations of erect ears . Now if I remember my Mendel breeding program , this couple has a overwhelming percentage of throwing erect ears ? Here's the original Cardiganshire that our Cardigan traces too .
T: Cardiganshire Followed by M & B : lovebirds !
Friday, June 27, 2025
I Ain't Got Nobody !
Poor Sandy , is starting her heat but without her Romeo ! Wrote 5 Cardigan breeders over the last 6 months , seeking a Black & White boyfriend for Sandy . No one replied ! Had bred a Black & White boy for this very reason , but he had to be neutered . Perhaps Sandy might find Romance on her next heat ? Perhaps I might get my second wind & decide one more litter is doable ? In a few days Molly will be seeking Cardigan Romance & I have Rocky picked out ! I'll have to think it over . Some many negative votes , only a few positive to breed again !
T: Rocky M: Molly B: broken hearted Sandy !
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Big Ears Early Days !
A line in an old movie " A man must know his limits ! " . The Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed may not have limitations , but this 77 year old guy does ! Here are a few photos from the early glory days !
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time To Retire ?
When I started breeding & showing over 25 years ago , I met many of the greats that were stewards of the breed . They were wonderful people that loved their dogs , but somehow the parade passed them by . Now 25 years later with AI , computer advancements , & social media sites . . . the parade has passed me by !
The new shakers & trend setters have set a new Cardigan World , mostly to favor their goals ( maybe not the dog's ! ) , which in 25 years the parade will pass them too ! Who knows maybe herding instinct , temperament , multi-purpose farm dog , that makes a great companion will be important . That's crazy talk !
Like a old boxer , dreaming of one more fight , I thought I could share a few more litters . My goals & ideas of Cardigan stewardship are blocked by the newcomers . Time to step aside . People that have my dogs are happy & don't feel this way . To breed or not to breed , is the question ! It was a good run .
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Georgie Girl Proudly Wearing Of The Green !
Georgie Girl can't resist a freshly cut lawn . What Georgie Girl doesn't realize , green is not an official AKC color for Cardigans !