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, March 31, 2020

Look How Tall Harley Is !

As our children grow , we mark the doorway . As Cardigans grow , we use the base board !

Monday, March 30, 2020

Never Forget A Face !


Carys ( left ) & Maddie ( other left ). Maddie earned her championship in just 8 shows !

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Why Black & White With Tan Points ?

Seven our newest addition !
Leggs , whelped on May 19 ( my birthday ) will be 4 soon ! 
Stella , also a tan pointed Cardigan , is expecting April 22 , & might throw a few tan points , Blue Merles , or Black & Whites .

Please Eat Fiona !

Here we go again ! Every time Fiona gets pregnant , she goes off her food . Then I start with a parade of dishes , with different foods, to entice her . One day she might show interest in something . Next not . The only reason I play the game is , to make sure she's feeding the puppies . I'll run cottage cheese , various cooked meats /gravies , & canned food with her dry food .  Will stick to dry food without corn , soy , or wheat . . . from companies that put more into quality than advertising , , , sometimes dry , sometime mixed with various temptations . 

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Just Called Vet !

Vet is hiding out from virus too ! Vet will have limited services , lobby closed , will take pet in driveway , by appointment only with phone call on arrival , & no breeding ! Looks like Stella just made cut off ! Vet is open , with limited service , on day to day basis . This will make a rare species even more scarce !

Fiona's Nesting !

According to the book , nesting should not begin this early . . . but Fiona didn't read that book !

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Monday, March 23, 2020

National Puppy Day !

George , as a puppy before becoming a champion & Grand Champion ! He's now a ladies' man & still a puppy at heart !

Saturday, March 21, 2020

If ?

Have dentist appointment next week to examine my teeth , if they're open .  Depending on virus , my vet may or may not be open . I talked with vet in parking lot , as waiting room closed ! With two litters on the way , hope vet will be available .   Have doubts my doctor will keep my appointment next week ! 

New Digs !

Fiona looking over her spot in the Whelping Room !
Stella with suggestions for improving her spot in the Whelping Room .

As is our custom , the girls bunk up in the Whelping Room a few weeks before the big event !

Ultrasound !

Fiona had ultra sound done yesterday . Vet said at least 4 healthy puppies . Won't get an exact number till X-ray on April 7 . Trouble is vet might shut down due to virus . Vet lobby was closed & had to wait in car . By April , vet might be totally closed & there will be no X-rays or help with delivery !
Copper doesn't know the news yet !

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

America Americanized St. Patrick's Day !

In Ireland it is a religious day to honor St.Patrick bringing Christianity to Ireland . America super sizes everything but Cardigans , the ancient Welsh farmers already did that !


Friday, March 13, 2020

Daphne Enjoys Her Friday 13 Birthday !

Friday 13th : Devil Fruit !

Eggplant from my garden ! Mc. . . means Son . Dowell . . . means Devine or Devil . Basic translation . . . Son of the Devil ! My name begins with the 13th letter ! Friday the 13th doesn't scare me ! Will have some devilish fun with my Cardigans today !

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Girls Just Wanna Play Soccer !

With Spring in the air , Betty Boop is ready for soccer !

Who's Who & Seeing Who ?

This is Butch , hopefully mated to Stella , for a April 22 litter !
This is Copper .  Expecting a April 15 litter with Fiona !
Let's see if I remember which is which & mated to who . That's Jane in the middle , she's still shopping ! Fiona in front left , Copper's girl ! So that leaves Stella , far right & back , apple of Butch's eye ! Should be a couple of steady healthy litters with color !

Saturday, March 7, 2020

Why Set The Clocks Ahead ?

Doctors say the time change can upset our systems . Usually my day is about 6am to about 9pm . Now my day will run 7am to 10pm . I'll eat when I'm hungry , not by the clock . My dogs won't notice the difference ! Retirement has made me a sort of " Time Lord " !

Friday, March 6, 2020

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Love & Hate !

YoYo whines & cries when Seven mauls him . When I separate them , YoYo crawls over to have his ears licked ! Kids !

Monday, March 2, 2020

Griffin Wows Them !

Actually he " Bow - wowed " his family ! The birthday boy really became a beloved member  of his new family !

M & M !

Maggie takes a bite out of her birthday toy !
Molly ( front left ) joins Maggie ( back other left ) in bedtime girl talk !
Molly catching a few ZZZs !

Sunday, March 1, 2020