Big Ears Kennel: September 2017

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, September 30, 2017

I Ain't Afraid Of No Pembroke !

Well then Why did Wyatt pass out ?

Friday, September 29, 2017

Harley's Listening !

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

You Have 3 Wishes !

One wish might be , to be Zbigie at a Philadelphia corgi meet !

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Heidi's Doing Well !

Heddi's Cardigan nature of adapting is kicking in . Her new family states Heddi barks when strangers at the door & if spooked in the yard , runs to the house . Good news !

Friday, September 22, 2017

That's One Spicy Tomato !

Another volunteer tomato that planted itself & grew to produce fruit . Seeds survived the winter from last year's fallen fruit & produced a hardy group , that I will let ripen & save seed .

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Mags Does Harvest Fest At Cooperstown Farmer Museum !

Mags wowed them !

She went on the carousel & horse drawn hay ride . Talk of her agility & obedience skills in competition with Border Collies ? Well she made lots of friends !

What's Up Doc ?

Same litter different view .

What's A Penny Made Of ?

Dirty Copper !

Cardigans Out & About !

Butch & Stella enjoying the shade .

Copper & Fionia sharing a bone .

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Too Early !

Bruno & his buddy are ready for Halloween !

Eggplant Originated In India . . .

But the Scott-Irish perfected cooking it ! We'll have Eggplant Parmesan every two weeks this winter , from eggplant I grew !

Assembly line !

Cooked & bound for the freezer !

Friday, September 15, 2017

New Sheriff In Town !

Wyatt's making friends . Trying to overcome chicken envy !

You Say Tomato !

Erin finds a tomato . Retired she deserves a good home . Trouble is at 4 years old , Erin's an old friend , would hate to see her go . Yet she deserves a special forever home , where she is the center of affection !

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Octomom !

A Bowl In One !

Home Again !

Tired but wiser , Heddi settles in new home . There's no place like home !

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Lost & Found !

Last evening Heddi found her forever retirement home . Then as her new owners walked her into her new home , Blair
( her daughter ) sounded the Cardigan alarm ! Heddi bolted , slipped her collar , & bolted off into the dark ! A 6 year old
" puppy " lost in miles of unknown woods ! They searched for hours . I joined the fruitless search this morning . It looked bleak . Then a few hours ago , an very tired Heddi was found about 1 1/2 to 2 miles away . She was found at a cattle farm I spotted . The Farmer said his place seemed to draw stray animals . Amazing ! We're all so happy for Heddi !

Lost & Found !

Solo On Grass !

Look deep into my eyes !

Ready for your action shot Hans Solo ?

Steve McQueen Cool !

Abi is ready to ride !

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Heddi Heading Home !

Heidi's going to spend her retirement with her daughter Blair . Funny she was to have puppies & now will live with one of her puppies . Heddi is a good dog , no bad habits , very laid back , & listens well . Nice family & a nice dog .

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Sulking Waldo !

Without his high grass , the ninja Waldo is at a disadvantage . Squirrels & the lawnmower guy are his natural enemies !

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Retired !

Heddi just found out she's not going to be a mom ! At 6 years old she can retire .

Harry will be 5 on Christmas Day .

Erin was 4 in April & is taking an early retirement .

Friday, September 8, 2017

Be Very Afraid !

Let the pups out . They've been out in their run & back deck , but first time in 10X12 pen with 3X5 kennel . They tested & chewed everything new .

Robin's pen borders the pup's pen . All their energy & noise scares her !

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Easy Rider !

Zbigie was born to ride !

Peach Picking Time In Glenville !

One small Reliance tree was ready . Lost half from days of rain . Some good for eating , some for jam . Have 4 larger trees to go !

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Money Can't Buy !

Tomates seeds for next year . These are volunteer tomatoes seeds , that wintered over from last years open pollinated tomatoes & sprung up on their own ! One was a large paste tomato , one a mid-sized tomato , & another large cherry . These seeds will produce hardy tomato varieties , resistant to local diseases , & able to thrive in upstate New York's short growing season .