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 !











Friday, November 29, 2019

There's A New Sheriff In Town !

Clifford , the Cardigan Turkey Sheriff ! Imagine what it would be like  having a high powered nose & trapped in a kitchen baking a turkey ? 

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Improving !

Thanks to well wishers & Mother Nature , Stella's hardy Cardigan constitution is kicking in . Stella had developed a slight annoying cough from chewing things in the yard . First vet suggested rehoming Stella . My gut feeling was , try harder . Second vet , suggested doubling medication . Did so & added a few old school tricks ! Changed diet to a salmon based feed for sensitive stomaches . Charcoal biscuits . A soup bone to chew while in crate . Limiting her outdoor time to get into trouble . Recent yogurt addition seems to help . Haven't noticed her rasping cough for 3 days ! Is Stella's on the mend or wishful thinking ? Guess my Scott-Irish pedigree , to stubborn to give up on such a grand dog !

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Sunday, November 24, 2019

Don't Let Smoke In Your Eyes !

Or as Duncan learned , soot in your fur ! Why is it Cardigans have to roll in everything ?

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Don't Spit Into The Wind !

Don't tug on Superman's cape & don't try to sneak up on a Cardigan with a camera !

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Cardigan Wonderland !

Girl's just wanna have fun in the snow !
Hold still !
No biscuits !
Seven rather stay indoors !
Schools closed !

Sunday, November 17, 2019

East Meets West !

Pembrokeshure & Cardiganshire are separated by a mountain ridge . Their isn't a mountain ridge separating these two !

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Sheep Roundup !

Lucy's not just a pretty face !
Can't pull the wool over Lucy's eyes !

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Seven's New Littermate !

Threw in a cottage cheese container with Seven . As a solo puppy , with mom avoiding her sharp teeth , Seven spends a lot of time alone . The tough plastic container will keep her company , when we can't . Been asked why I named her Seven ? Vet X-rayed Fiona , her mom , & said she was carrying seven puppies . Seven was the only one to make it !

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Werewo!ves , Cardigans , or Pembrokes ?

Watched a series called " Lore " . One episode was about werewolves   .
The Villagers claimed one could tell werewolves  from real wolves , as werewolves being man , lacked tails  . Come to think of it Pembrokes lack tails & Cardigans have tails . Check your pet on the next full moon !

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Bruno Takes Charge !

Bruno prefers Kubota farm equipment ! Makes a great calendar or ad poster " Cardigan Power ! " ! 

Monday, November 4, 2019

Seven's Interested !

Seven will be 3 weeks on Wednesday . Tried her on a little semi-solid food today . Went well !

Sunday, November 3, 2019

Rodrick Turns The Big 2 !

Zbiggy ( left ) was Rodrick's ( other left ) guest !
Rodrick says it's good to be king !

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Looked Up Welsh Names !

When it comes time to give a pup an official name for registration , it takes time . There's a formate to follow . The first BE is for our Kennel name , followed by a Welsh name , the call name , & a description .  While mulling over Welsh names , noticed a TV station was having a Magnificent Seven marathon .  Funny , thought most were killed in the first movie ? As I sat , Magnificent Seven kept on my mind . Magnificent Seven . . . Magnificent . . . Seven , Seven is my pup's call name . . . Magnificent Seven ! So I Googled the Welsh Translation of Magnificent . You'll never believe  the translation was . . . Bruce ! I told you won't believe ( maybe some did ? ) ! Hey it's my blog ! Get your own blog & you can say whatever you want !

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