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, November 30, 2017

Thoughts To Share !

Over almost 2 decades , I've received inquires for Cardigans, Pembroke , & Blue Merle mix . I breed Cardigans . Some may be Blue Merles . Here's a chart to explain the differences .

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Three Chamber Cardigan Digs + Mom's Quarters !

Busting out at the seams ! Had to give them more leg room .
Extension 2 minutes old & puppies moved in !
Have sleeping area , eating/play area , pooping area , & mom's section . If pups have enough room will semi-housebreak themselves !

Monday, November 27, 2017

Capt. Jack Sparrow ?

This sparrow decided to perch on the deck , under the protection of the tarp , while I tended the dogs . Usually the commotion of dogs & me running in & out on the deck , is enough to scare the neighbors . Not this bird who decided to watch the show !

Two Big , Need Too Plates !

One plate was to small for all to feed . Hopefully their table manners will improve !

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Fox ?

One of Erin's pups making herself at home !

In-laws Coming For Dinner !

Couldn't resist , Tractor Supply having a sale . Good time to stock up on can dog food . 120 cans should last 40 days !

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Another Brother & Sister Act !

Butch listening to his tapes ( again ) !
Fiona , Butch's littermate , casing her next job !
Fiona studying Copper & waiting her turn to shoot the ramp !

Brotherly Love !

Copper attacking the camera !
Stella , Copper's littermate , being lady like !
Trouble comes in pairs !

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Yo, Rin Tin Tin !

Trapped in backwoods Maine with worse snowstorm in a century , a family wondered what to do . . .  no power . . . no food . . . no heat , all they could do was send their Cardigan for help !

Well it could have happened ! Magpie's owners tell me she loves the snow & was on a family car ride all the way to North Carolina ! Yo , Rinny or Yo Magpie !

Not A Pretty Picture !

Eyes starting to open today . Time for first meal !
Slow to start but then true Cardigan fashion kicks in !
Will try second meal about noon .
Back to sleep , someone will clean up !

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Bruno Loves Fall !

Seems Bruno would rather roll in the leaves than rake !

Doing Well !

Some like milking the job , others slack off !
Someone's always taking the wrong turn !
Snooze & you lose !