Big Ears Kennel: February 2013

Welsh Cardigans

We specialize in breeding quality Black & White and Blue Merle Cardigan Corgis since 1999 . Have taken a fancy to Black & Whites and Blue Merles with tan points . We offer puppies for sale to qualified homes and generally have three litters per year. Our older Cardigan friends will sometimes be placed in special homes to enjoy their retirement .

Thanks to the enforcement of zoning restrictions from the Town of Glenville , we are no longer allowed to have chickens . Still enjoy vegetable gardening . Wife's two retired Greyhounds have passed away , but we still have YoYo ( a 3 legged cat ) .

We welcome inquiries about Cardigans and am generally available by email , bigearsk@gmail.com . Am member of Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America . Breeder in good standing with AKC . Have AKC , Canadian champions & Grand Champions . Recently AKC notified us that based on our history , number of champions , showmanship , & number of litters successfully whelped , Big Ears Kennel can apply for Breeder of Merit status !

Over the years two things that bother me are ; those that ask only price & the term corgi . There are so many questions a interested party may ask about Cardigans , price should not be the first & only question ! One fellow's entire inquiry was " How much , might be interested in a female " ? My reply based on this limited inquiry was " $82,000 " . He did not appreciate my humor . Now corgi is my second bafflement . Few people realize there are two corgi breeds . I've answered " corgi " inquiries in great detail , in a series of emails , only to learn they were only interested in Pembrokes . So if you inquire about " corgis " , I will try to define which breed . If your only question is price , I may not reply !

Wish people will understand Mother Nature limits color & gender of pups available . We try to match the best pup to a good home . That can only be done by visiting & bonding . Shipping is not an option , too many horror stories . Many online sites promise Blue Merles & shipping . Before you send money to these sites , check them out . AKC states 80% are fronts for puppy mills & scams . Some will never see their money or puppy . One site had over 144 complaints !

A common request we get for this uncommon breed is " A Blue Merle female " . Cardigans are not a common breed . There are only a few breeders east of the Mississippi . Only a few of these breed for Blue Merles . To get a quality Blue Merle , one must breed to a Black & White for crisp color & avoid genetic faults attached to recessive genes . Breeding for Blue Merles a litter may produce one or two Blue Merles . One might be a female . For every Blue Merle pup we get 10 inquiries . So don't be hurt if Mother Nature is cruel !

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Puppies running wild in kitchen .

More Puppies Gone Wild or a shot of Kate's legs ?

Monday, February 25, 2013

Big Boy isn't the only pup to climb on top .

Sunday, February 24, 2013

" Hey ma , Look at me , I'm top of the world ! " The platform may only be 6 inches high but to Big Boy , it's top of the world .

Saturday, February 23, 2013

4 out of 5 prefere whelping boxes . Fifth puppy in closet !

Judy's litter will be down to 3 after today . Big Boy is mine & two Black & Whites available yet to approved homes .

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Belle's pups

Judy's pups

Last of the puppies

Last picture of Judy's litter . Some going to new homes today .

Two pups bound for new homes .

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Another lucky puppy has a good home waiting .

" Donuts , banana bread , & puppies ! "

" Quick put more paper down ! "

" Don't get it at all , what's so special about puppies ? "

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Our Christmas Miracle found a nice home today !

Judy's litter . These pups are also looking for good homes . People coming & emailing this weekend .

Another pretty face

Belle's litter

One's still looking for good homes .

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Judy spit cleaning her pups .

" I'm lying down but my ears are up ! "

" Get me out of here ! "

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Oh No ! A eight legged Cardigan !

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Hitting the jug !

Belle's gang just wormed .

Big Boy . Will keep him !

Monday, February 11, 2013

Judy's pups

Belle's pups

People coming this week will have these pups to select from . Judy's pups will be ready on Feb 20 , Belle's pups Feb 28 . Not the best of pictures but gives an idea .