Big Ears Kennel: May 2018

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 !

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

With The Long Days . . .

I actually get up & go to bed with the chickens !

Robin Takes The Kids Out For A Walk !

Oh ! The Excitement !

Two pups found a pillow !

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Warning !

Don't try to keep up with the big dogs , on a 3 day weekend ! Here's YoYo , a 3 legged cat , that almost made it through the 3 day weekend . Sad .

Monday, May 28, 2018

Cardigan Yoga ?

Betty Boop's family insists she's doing Yoga !

Still Like Mom Best !

5 weeks old today !

Sunday, May 27, 2018

The Old Gang Remembered !

You heard of B.C. , Before Christ , this is B.K. , Before Kate ! Before Kate was on my wish list , Shadi ( head on blue mat ) was a great grandmother . Here she is surrounded by several generations . She lived till 16 & saw a few more generations !

Memorial Day At Big Ears !

Don't let the Blues get you down !

Some like it in Black & White !

Mom's work almost done !

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Pick Me ! Pick Me !

This boy will go to Long Island . There's a female Cardigan there to show him the ropes !

Memorial Weekend !

Quick story my dad told me . He served with Patton in WW2 . It was 6 against a 1000 ! Day after day , they were attacked . Day & night . Ran out of food , water ,& ammo . Only thing that saved them , they were held up in a cave . Finally they made a plan , if one man could attack the leader , maybe the others could run for help . My dad looked around at the men , too weak to fight . All they had was a pointed stick . My dad grabbed the stick & ran out to save the others . To this day my dad would say " They were the toughest 6 we ever fought ! " .

Friday, May 25, 2018

Enjoy The Holiday Weekend !

Major Expansion @ Big Ears Kennel !

Well to Robin's pups , doubling their whelping area , seems like a major expansion !

" Who goes there ? " . Cardigan on watch !

Some pups & people can sleep through anything !

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Swimming Bruno !

Bruno practicing to swim the English Channel !

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Party Animals !

Robin's litter will be 4 weeks tomorrow . Heard of " shop till you drop ! " but not " eat to you drop ! " .

Saturday, May 19, 2018

More Well Wishers !

Eggs gets more birthday wishes from litter maters & Cardigan friends !

Zbigie's Littermate !

Good looking dog ! Fellow birthday dog & littermate to Leggs !

It's Leggs Birthday !

Dear Bruce,

We would like to wish Legges a very happy birthday and thank you again for your recent visit to our offices.

Taking care of your beloved pets is our top priority, and we greatly appreciate your business.
We want to make it easy for you to request appointments that fit your schedule.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Harmony Veterinary Clinic

That's great ! Leggs gets birthday greetings from vets , I spend thousands there & get nothing . It's my birthday too !

Friday, May 18, 2018

Wait For It . . .

Betty Boop asking permission !

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Eating Better !

Break it up !

A pillow for two !

Slow down !

Fun's fun , now let your sister out from under the bumper !

Monday, May 14, 2018

3 Weeks Old Today !

Hard to find a good pillow !

At 3 weeks these guys are fed so well by mom , not too interested in soft food . Doing well , so scheduling 5 week visits with approved homes .

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Sally & Leggs Sitting In A Tree !

Sally strikes the same pose in every photo ! Took Sally & Leggs to vet this morning for Cardigan Love !

Friday, May 11, 2018

Doesn't Taste Like Mom ?

First time with soft food .

Mixed results . Mom's feeding too well . Will try again .

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Cesar Says !

Fred & George , mirror twins , can take or leave Cesar !

Journey's Final Race !

Yesterday Kate took her beloved Greyhound , Journey , for his last walk . He was a quiet boy , unless the fire truck roared by , then he would yodel his gentle heart out ! Kate eased his race track scars & tried to control his seizures . Mother Nature decided it was time to end his tough journey . The vet agreed . It was time . Like so many good dogs , he will be missed .

Sally's Thinking About Motherhood !

Sally's a great mom . Taking her to vet this morning , for Progesterone Test . Cardigan Romance ? Sally's not sure if my Grand Champion George , or sporty young Black & White Leggs with bold tan points will be her suitor !

Robin's Litter Getting Big !

A Blue Merle ?

2 girls !

Black & White girl & a big Blue Merle boy !

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Zelda Turns 2 !

Zelda cashes in at PetCo !

Monday, May 7, 2018

Two Weeks Old Today !

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Harry Leaves The Nest !

Christmas came early for Harry . He was whelped on Christmas Day . Now he'll spend next Christmas with Solo . He was fine , until I tried to take his photo . Typical Cardigan !

Didn't Notice Power Out !

Someone's always butting in !

Soon eyes will be opening !

Power was out from Friday night 8pm to Saturday 5pm . They never noticed !