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, April 1, 2022

How To Glue Cardigan Ears !

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Dog Ear Instructions

Using Tear MenderTM on Dog Ears

Tear Mender is a convenient and effective alternative to using tape or bandages for shaping dog ears. It is safe, non-toxic, and wash-proof, staying put until removal is desired. NOTE: Ear position varies by breed and the dog’s natural set, so be sure to CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL OR BREED MANUAL for proper positioning.

Preparation of the Ear:

  1. Hair on the inside of the ear flap SHOULD NOT be removed.

  2. The ear canal should be flushed with hydrogen peroxide. Let the ear dry for 10

    minutes before proceeding.

  3. Using cotton dipped in alcohol, clean the outside and inside of the ear flap.

Application of Tear Mender:

  1. Apply Tear Mender to the hair on the area of the head to which the ear flap is to be affixed.

  2. Apply Tear Mender to the upper portion (tip) of the inside of the ear flap.

  3. The ear flap can now be positioned by bringing the tip in contact with the head as

    desired, gluing ear hair to head hair and holding it in place for 30 seconds or until hold sets.

NOTE: Ear position varies by breed and the dog’s natural set, so be sure to CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL OR BREED MANUAL for proper positioning.

  1. The position should be watched for a few days, and reposition if adjustment is needed.

  2. The ear set should be left until hair growth loosens it. The ear flap is then gently separated from the head, and the adhesive is easily peeled off.

Removal:

On Dog – Apply bandage remover, available at drugstores (we suggest Uni-SolveTM, DetacholTM, or a little baby oil) to hair and then use extra fine flea comb.
On Owner – Tear Mender easily rubs off fingers and solid surfaces. It is user-friendly and bonds only to surfaces it can penetrate.

FABRIC & LEATHER REPAIR

ADHESIVE

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