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 !











Monday, February 28, 2022

Sad News At Big Ears !

Fiona , just gave birth to a litter , had to be put down . Vet did a series of expensive tests that suggested expensive options . Favorite suspect was , X-rays showed she swallowed a neckless ? Seems she had a toxic reaction to the metal ? Hit fast . Luckily found a vet tech , who's dog will whelp in a couple days , to wet nurse our puppies ! 

This is why I don't promise pups before I'm sure they're stable & healthy . These puppies will be evaluated in a few weeks . Scary how life changes . Fiona was a good dog , as sick as she was !

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10 comments:

  1. EthanFebruary 28, 2022 at 7:35 AM

    This is heartbreaking to hear. I can only imagine what the past couple of days have been like, a roller coaster for sure. Our thoughts are with you and the new pups.

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  2. CarolleFebruary 28, 2022 at 8:58 AM

    I am so sorry. How horribly sad. Poor Fiona. Hopefully the puppies will persevere. My thoughts are with you.

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  3. CowgirlMartFebruary 28, 2022 at 10:16 AM

    Oh no! I'm so very sorry to see this.

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  4. HiddenKnollFebruary 28, 2022 at 11:50 AM

    I am so terribly sorry to hear this. Sending major condolences to you and well wishes for the pups.

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  5. BKFebruary 28, 2022 at 1:17 PM

    So sorry to hear about Fiona. Poor girl. I know you'll take good care of her pups.

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  6. Jane MarchakFebruary 28, 2022 at 1:53 PM

    I'm so sorry, Bruce

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  7. Laura RobichaudFebruary 28, 2022 at 2:32 PM

    Oh no! Poor Fiona and you too. Such a terrible loss.

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  8. JoeFebruary 28, 2022 at 4:48 PM

    So sorry for your loss...she was a beautiful cardigan...rip...

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  9. Kara M.March 10, 2022 at 9:34 AM

    Oh my goodness. I’m so so sorry about Fiona! I hope you guys and the pups are hanging in there

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  10. AnonymousMarch 14, 2022 at 2:07 PM

    I am so sorry Bruce! How heartbreaking.

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