Big Ears Kennel: June 2021

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, June 29, 2021

Let The Games Begin !

Today we open the gates to selecting approved homes to visits & selecting a pup from Jane's litter . Sounds easy ? There's paperwork on our side w/AKC . We have to workout a safe environment for visitors , to fit ever changing virus status . Schedule visits ( starting July 30 ) . All this done by today ? That's crazy talk . My dad beat the Germany in WW2 . . . I can do it . . . or come up with a good excuse !

Starting the ball rolling today . Please contact us with reminders of interests in Cardigans . I'll start the work behind the curtain , as in the Wizard of Oz !

Saturday, June 26, 2021

No Table Manners !

Sitting in the feed dish is not approved in proper social circles ! Who's going to clean up this mess ? Mommy !

Friday, June 25, 2021

Double Your Fun !

Expanded whelping box . Allows pups to use they legs more & older section will become potty area ! Instinct is to sleep & eat clean , if have a potty area . Today 3 weeks old & eating from full sized dinner plate !

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Watch Your Back Momma !

Jane waits until I clean up after the puppies muck though their morning gruel , before she feeds the pups ! Can't blame her , they are messy feeders !

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Cardigan Crop Circles !

Circle Up The Wagons !

Think the puppies have been watching too many " Wagon Train " runs !

Monday, June 21, 2021

Come & Get It !

First feeding of soft food . Went pretty good . Tomorrow will be two meals between mom's feeding Q!

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Oliver Returns !

Our international traveler returns from Italy . He was over there with family & the Pandemic hit ! Now Oliver has to learn English all over again !

Friday, June 18, 2021

Yet Another Birthday Girl !

Fiona turned 4 today ! My boys are singing , that Dracula would call " the children of the Night "& not eating . Perhaps Cardigan Romance is in store for Fiona & one of my boys !

Hey Where's The Beer Cooler ?

Pups turn 2 weeks old today !

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Then & Now !

Jane & Copper's litter a few days old & this morning !

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Another Birthday Gal !

Zbigie turns 4 !

Two Birthdays At Big Ears Today !

Both Copper & Stella turn 4 today !

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Why Follow The Pack ?

Sometimes you just want to be alone !

Monday, June 7, 2021

Farm Work Going To The Dogs !

Bruno ( left ) & Quinn ( other left ) can handle it , with the right equipment !

Saturday, June 5, 2021

There's One ( upside down ) In Every Group !

Check the closet pup !

Friday, June 4, 2021

Good Night Jane !

Colors & Genders Of Jane & Copper's litter !

We have to except Mother Nature's efforts !

4 Females : Black & White w/ tan points , Brindle , Red , Brindle

3 Males : Red , Black & White , Red

For the next 3 weeks , mom & litter will be growing strong . Selections of approved homes are weeks away ! You can look at some of our ribbons till then !

Snow White ( Jane ) & The 7 Dwarfs !

Just got back from vet's . Jane had a C-section with 7 puppies . More news to follow in next few days !