Big Ears Kennel: February 2020

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 !

Saturday, February 29, 2020

A Leap Year Birthday !

Oliver was whelped 4 years on February 29th , that makes him one today !

Betty Boop Knows It's Feb 29 ! "

Friday, February 28, 2020

More Birthdays !

Dora & Dinah share share Hercules ( far left ) but it's first come , first serve with the Doggie Bed !

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Yet Another Birthday Boy !

Iron Mike turns one !

Another Birthday Boy !

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Stella Is Done Looking For Love !

Saturday she found true love !

Friday, February 21, 2020

Laurel & Hardy Hanging Out !

Takes two teens balls for this guy !

A matched pair !

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Seven's Treasure Stash !

No room for YoYo !

Looking for adventure !

Seven Hitting The Jug !

Seven rattles & bangs her milk jug & yogurt container around the house . When she's done she pushes YoYo out of his bed , to store them ! Loves to run with her used socks ( & ours ! ) , which are also stored in YoYo's bed ! Never too busy , Seven is an eager kitchen helper , waiting to attack dropped food !

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Just A Day In The Park !

Nice to know the sun shines some where , while the snow flew here yesterday !

What is that green stuff that Betty Boop is rolling on ?

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Ventriloquism ?

Two of our girls came into season & our boys are heartsick ! They howl & cry all night . Then I found out , YoYo learned to speak dog & was throwing his voice to get the dogs in trouble ! It's nice to speak a second language !

Next Adventure In Romance !

Stella has an eye on Buster . Hope she's not looking for love in all the wrong places !

Butch is showing off for Stella by standing on only 2 paws !

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Addicted To Love !

Kolbey's looking for love on Valentine's Day !

Friday, February 14, 2020

Who's Your Daddy ?

Copper's been keeping company with Fiona . Think it might be True Love , they were out late last night !

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Copper Says " Hi Sis ! " !

Harley shares family good looks !

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Standard Poodle Wins Westminster !

You don't see many Standard Poodles anymore . Most are automatic !

Monday, February 10, 2020

Love Is In The Air !

Stella , not to be out done by Fiona , came into season today ! Butch is eager to be her suitor ! Taking Fiona & Stella to vet to confirm the girls' statious .

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Fingers Crossed !

Fiona started to go into season , right on schedule . Hopefully will take her & love interest , Copper ( bottom ) to vet in about 10 days , for Cardigan Romance ! A lot can happen but hope for Mother Nature's help !

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Ready For 2020 Westminster ?

Some are ready & some are not !

Friday, February 7, 2020

Lucy Qualifies !

Lucy wows them at another obedience rally !

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Corgi ?

With every litter , we receive inquiries for " Corgis " . After several emails exchanges it is discovered " " Corgi " means Pembroke . We raise Cardigans . If you're interested in a great family & farm dog from champion bloodlines , with Mother Nature's help , we're planning a few litters this Spring for approved homes .

Did The Math !

Within 350 mile radius of me there are 70 million people & approximately 20 breeders registered with the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America . Almost half no longer breed , with only about 3 actively trying for Blue Merles .

Now the foolish among us Cardigan breeders trying for Blue Merles , may only get one or two in a litter , sometimes none ! Why ? Genetics . To get a crisp Blue Merle color with sound genetic traits , you can only breed to a Black & White . Some non CWCCA members will breed a Cardigan Blue Merle to a Pembroke , breaking the 1932 rule of mixing breeds , to produce a litter of designer mutts called " Cowboy Corgis " .

You can imagine the reply we get , when we announce a new litter on our blog that has a few Blue Merles ! People have offered more for first consideration . Others get upset to learn , Blue Merles are not produced as if in a bakery . Please blame Mother Nature for selecting whelping time , numbers , & colors , but thank Mother Nature for such a fine breed !

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Groundhog Didn't See His Shadow !

In Glenville , we saw Seven's ears ! Hope that means early Spring litters !

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Happy Groundhog Day !

Will the Glenville Groundhog see his shadow on Super Bowl Day ?

Computer will allow me to read comments but not allow me respond ! Yes there is something in the Glenville water that makes groundhogs look like this & steals pretty boy good looks !