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 !











Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Griffin Takes Pennsylvania !

Griffin settling in ! Family says he's losing his New York accent !

The Party's Breaking Up !

Combined 2 remaining Black & White boys from Wendy's litter , with 2 pups from Daphne's litter . The Black & White boy is still looking for a home . The Blue Merle boy caught the eye of a NJ family !
Daphne's sleeping girl , may stay with us . Not sure . Wendy's boy would sure like a home away from this noisy gang !

Cat's Litter !

These two will leave for new homes tomorrow !
Maybe last photo of Cat's litter together ! Two pups on floor , still seeking homes .

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Friday, April 26, 2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Trying Out New Camera !

New camera not great on indoor photos !
Flash too strong . Eyes come out evil !
Long wait for shutter . Unless gang sleeping , miss shot !
Unless still & not looking at me , photo wasted ! Need to wait  for outside shots !


Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Going To Syracuse In A Hand Basket !

First of Wendy's pups to leave ! He's heading for farmland with two older dogs !

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Friday, April 19, 2019

Fresh Air Knocks Them Out !

Tiny found a perfect pillow !
Wendy's litter thinks it's feeding time !
ZZZZZZZZZ !
Look busy !
Hit the snooze control !

Sunday, April 14, 2019

Spring Is In The Air !

In doors & under grow lights ; eggplant , tomatoes , & peppers coming along !

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Rumors true !

Cardigan pups do grow into their ears ! Kolbey is proof . A husband was right !

Up Up & Away !

When excited , all Cat's litter's ears are up ! 

Friday, April 12, 2019

The Great Escape : Cardigan Style !

Daphne's litter outside on the deck !
First afternoon warm enough to be outside !
Quickly they spread out & explored !
First jam up in the corner !
Tomorrow should be warmer , will bring out other litters ! New sights & smells !

Help !

I can't breath !
That's better !

Monday, April 8, 2019

What A Weekend !

After 3 days of visits from wonderful families , we may have a few puppies left !  These two  from Cat's litter  are still available . The Blue Merle is the only girl !
From Daphne's litter we have 2 boys !

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Shooting Off Our Own Guns !

We placed 10 puppies this weekend in great homes . We'll try to regroup for inquiries on remaining 5 puppies !