Big Ears Kennel: May 2014

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 !

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Update On Judy's Litter !

Blessed or cursed ! Frost's story is a real heart tug . He was whelped lifeless after being stuck in the birth canal too long . In a super human efford by Sandy at Harmony Animal Hospital , he was revived ! Then it was feared he would lose his leg as the cord was wrapped around & cut off circulation . He faced losing his leg or his life . He beat the odds & will keep his leg , thanks to Kate's care . Understandably there is a mystic bond between Sandy & Frosty . Tough 3 weeks for Frosty !

Sally is a girl I will keep . Bloodlines & bone , not her spot , decided she stays .

Leaves 5 pups for approved homes .

Expanded whelping area .

Monday, May 26, 2014

Mr.Ben Goes For A Car Ride !

Mr. Ben went to his new home today .

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Indoor Shots !

4x8 garage pens .

Joanne cooling off in her garage pen .

Mr. Ben waiting to go to his new home .

Daphne knowing she'll be housebroken soon .

The Boys !

George cooling off in the garage & eyeing the girls !

Harry hiding after dumping his water bucket , again !

Ricky ready for his close up !

Food Fight !

Feed Judy's puppies for first time . Never saw puppies attack food like thiis !

Ate even spilled food . Thought they might eat each other , licking food off each other !

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Two Weeks Old !

Judy's pups are two weeks old today . You know what that means . . . worming !

Ten Weeks Old !

Mr. Ben ( back ) & Daphne ( front ) celebrate 10 weeks old today !

How do I reward them ? . . . their second vaccination !

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Breeder's Choice !

We breed , not with the idea to supply the world with Cardigans , but to replace retired breeders for our kennel . This one ( called Sally for now ) will be selected from Judy's litter .

Monday, May 19, 2014

Judy's Litter !

Group shot .

Big boys .

Cardigans like to huddle & talk about you !

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Today

Daphne stays with Big Ears Kennel .

Judy's pups .

Judy taking a break !

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Kitchen Magic !

Made a meatloaf this evening . Hmmm Hmmmm Good !

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

A Hole In One !

" What da . . . where did that hole come from ? "

Judy !

Digging a second nest for her puppies !

Monday, May 12, 2014

Sleeping Beauty !

" ZZZZZZZZ ! "

Out Of Office Working Garden !

Tomato plants in raised containers

Greenhouse made from recycled storm window & tomatoes in containers .

Few sprouted seedlings waiting garden transplants .

Transplants in recycled tires .

More tomato plants in raised containers .

Look At That Face !

That's Maxwell Smart . I would kill for a dog like that ! Max was beloved by all that met him . He made his family so smitten with Cardigans they are interested in my retired Joanee . Saddly Max is no longer with us but leaves fond memories .