Big Ears Kennel: September 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 !

Sunday, September 30, 2018

True Love !

Dust Settled After Weekend !

We have only two pups left !

Never thought a Blue Merle would be looking for a home !

Joins Cardigan Royalty !

This family had Cardigans from top kennels of our time . They even traveled with the mayor of Aurora Ohio to officiate the event ! Nice to place Cardigan pups with families that had Cardigans from famous kennels !

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Heading For VT !

My mother said . . to . . . pick . . . this . . . one . . . . . . out !

Friday, September 28, 2018

Letters To Home !

Dolby's doing well in his new home ! He was a good boy here & learning the ropes .

Monday, September 24, 2018

Pick One !

These puppies are seeking new homes . Serious inquiries from approved homes answered . Some people are under the impression " Cardigan " is Welsh for " Free " ? We've answered over 60 inquiries , from the East Coast , to West Coast & even Mexico & Canada ! People were keen to fly in or drive halfway across the country , until they found out these were not free pound puppies .

We seek loving homes for this rare breed . They hail from champion stock . There are only a few reliable Cardigan breeders east of the Mississippi & fewer with puppies . The great thing is , this 3000 year old breed bred by ancient Welsh farmers , costs about the same as many designer dogs !

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Wendy's Boy Heads To Long Island !

He's a sweetheart but all Cardigan . Expect big things from this little dog !

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Lucy's Been Practicing !

Friday, September 21, 2018

Dread Pirate Clifford !

Salty dog !

Another Jersey Girl !

This little girl will have an active life ! Owner has plans of Confirmation & rally events . She's a Cardigan , no problem !

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Sally Land !

I give up ! No more Rap music !

You talking to me ?

Who me ?

No I'm not doing nothing !

I'm thinking of a number between 5 & 7 !

Theses two stay with me !

I got your nose ! This girl & boy are looking for a home .

Crackers & Jane .

I don't have a name !

Is it time to eat yet ?

It's my slipper ! I saw it first !

Cardigan Rugby !

Wendy's lonely boy , watching the girl's pick players .

Game is on !

Making a break !

Ref makes a call !

Pick me ! Pick me !

Coach , both ears are up !

Silly boy ! You don't have blue eyes !

Half time !

Someone has to be the goalie !

Call time out !

Follow my girl's , I'll block !

Goal !

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Traveling Oliver !

Catching the tourist spots in Italy !

Returned to home & heart in Brooklyn . Born in Brooklyn myself , know the feeling !

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

22 vulnerable dog breeds that could disappear

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

This tiny body needs a lot of exercise and stimulation. Sadly, new registrations have fluctuated between only 56 to 108 in recent years

That's my Stella ! As Cardigan breeders age & stop breeding , who will be the stewards of this breed ? Saw this startling clip on FB . With only a handful of active reliable breeders , in ten years we could be left with " Designer " mutts & labs .