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 !
So sorry. Poor little baby.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to read this. Rest in peace little one.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your loss =(
ReplyDeleteHope the vet visit goes well today with puppies & Sally <3
Awwww poor tiny baby, over the rainbow bridge 😥 into gods arms 🙏
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear... R.I.P. baby
ReplyDeleteHope people understand Mother Nature & responsibly of my Stewardship to the Cardigan Breed . In large litters it is common to have a weak pup . Our goal is to produce sound healthy pups . Sometimes we will lose one , no matter how had we try .
ReplyDeleteThat wee pup was 1/2 the size of the rest...Best to pass easily now then a life of illnesses. We appreciate your efforts Bruce.
ReplyDeleteBruce, we have had 2 of your Cardigans over the last 12 years or so. Followed many of your litters. We realize you are responsible and caring. We trust you. The emotions you read on this blog are sadness for the poor pup, not any criticism of you or Kate. We hold you in high honor.
ReplyDeleteWell said Barb. Big Ears is a kennel with class & integrity. Keep up the good work Bruce!
ReplyDeleteWe love the breed , so it's easy to do our best .
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