Big Ears Kennel: October 2019

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, October 31, 2019

Stella !

Stella , a real beauty , good temperament , maybe the smartest dog I have . She was 2 in June & being kept as a future breeder . Then Mother Nature threw me a curve . Stella has developed a need for human companionship & become so needy , she chews out of loneliness . This has lead to her sometimes swallowing strange things . Working with my vet , we decided to rehome her . We could medicate her & keep her crated , the rest of her life , or find a home that can share the time / companionship she needs . In a one dog home , Stella would shine ! Only special caring homes can be considered for this truly special dog ! I made an appointment with another vet , for a second opinion & current status before putting her up for adoption .

Let The Halloween Battle Begin !

Owner of a Big Ears pup claims " Royal is the nicest , most lovable , most trainable , most beautiful pup EVER ! " ? If this is so , what does it make your Big Ears pup . . . chopped liver ?

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Happy Halloween !

Soon the Cardigans will howl !

Happy Faces Before Happy Halloween !

Clifford & mom enjoy romping in the woods !

Monday, October 28, 2019

Clifford Captures Woodland Terror !

Clifford was invited on a scavenger hunt & wrestles his mommy for the prize !

Where Did You Get Those Peepers ?

Seven's eyes are just starting to open !

Almost !

No ?

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Hey Silo , Did You See My Cow ?

Wait a minute . . . !

Property Protected By Cardigan Patrol !

Iron Mike , Pipin , & Arwen on alert !

Wild Halloween Wolves Wander The Woods !

Pity the squirrel that meets Quinn ( left ) & Bruno ( other left ) !

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Lucy Earns 2 UKC Rally Legs !

Good girl !

Ready For Brunch ?

Princess Fiona demands her brunch be hand fed & never before 10am !

Friday, October 25, 2019

Daphne & Echo . . .

. . . out standing in their field !

Daphne Catching A Few Rays !

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Yawn !

Not much excitement ! Just one fat puppy , who's a week old tofay !

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Judy's Housebroken !

Housebroken yes but I meant to say Heartbroken ! Since moving to New Jersey , Judy's never been out of sight from her new dad . Her new dad had to go to the hospital for a couple of days & Judy's so sad ! Cardigans truly become part of the family . Cheer up girl , daddy will be back !

Lucy's All Skin & Bones !

My mistake , she's wearing a Halloween costume !

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Evil Cardigan Eyes Of Halloween !

Had Several Inquiries !

Several well wishing emails for Fiona's little girl . Mom & pup doing well !

" Princess " Fiona insists on hand feeding . So far hasn't requested a food taster !

Thursday, October 17, 2019

One Is The Loneliest Number !

When all was said & done , Fiona delivered one puppy ! It's a female tan pointed Black & White . Both Mother Nature & I are undecided on this pups future . First time mom & puppy still learning about nursing . In a few days , & sleepless nights in the whelping room , will decide if nervous stage passed !

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Fiona's Not A Good Housekeeper !

Vet originally said 6 puppies , now claims only 3 ? Fiona's due to whelp between the 16 & 18th , but who knows ?

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Betty Boop At Four !

Still working the docks !

Bruno Trees A Bear !

Well maybe a squirrel !

Friday, October 11, 2019

All A Board !

Abi goes on her first train ride & enjoys it !

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Technical Glick !

Unable to reply to comments on blog . When I try , the computer freezes up , forcing me to shut down & reboot . I do read them . Not a snob , too busy to reply !

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Abi's Birthday Wish !

Abi turns 4 !

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Future Pairs !

We have Leggs on standby , to court Fiona .

Stella failed to breed last time , but will try again this Spring .

Butch , a handsome boy picked out for Stella !

Jane will be ready for Cardigan Romance this Spring !

Copper's ready to court Jane !

Fiona has mated to Grand Champion George & expecting to whelp October 18 !

If Fiona / George mating is a barn burner , will try again in Spring !

Mother Nature calls the shots . We make the best matches on paper , Mother Nature has the final call on dates , numbers , genders , & colors .

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Let's Go To Home Depot !

Rodrick had an idea !

Zbigie saving her strength for Ikea !