Big Ears Kennel: July 2023

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, July 31, 2023

Hot Dog !

With all the heat & humidity , Luffy heads for a vacation in the Adirondacks !

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Chloe Doing The Woodchuck Dance !

Jane Settles In !

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Jane May Be Gone To Forever Home . . .

But we have 3 more looking for forever homes ! Because these Cardigans have been my friends , they will only go to special approved homes !

Copper 6 yrs

Sassy 9 mo

Bill 9 mo

New Jersey Jane !

Jane found a new home ! She's moving in with Lucy , a shining star also from Big Ears Kennel !

See in background , on grill . . . Jane's favorite treat . . . Ritz Crackers !

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Now That's What I'm Talking About !

Tallulah ( top ) & Perceval ( not top ) are tops with Big Ears Kennel's stars . Tennessee owners so pleased can't wait to celebrate Tallulah's first birthday . . . they're celebrating her 9 month birthday today !

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Oliver Wants To Yodel !

Howling isn't good enough for Oliver , he wants to Yodel ! So he moved to Switzerland ! Really ! Here he is with Gadget , his yodel trainer !

Lucy Turned 5 This Month , maybe ?

Lucy is one of Big Ears graduate & shinning stars . With over 25 years & almost 300 puppies , we had a lot of shining stars we can't keep track of birthdays ! . If we could name all our shinning stars , the Greeks & Romans would need another galaxy for their stars !

A Golden Eagle ?

No , that my Ameraucana hen ! She survived a lot ; weasel attack , raccoons , George , hawks , & a stray Golden eagle ! She waits for me by the gate & comes a running when I yell " Here chic chick ! " .

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Wylie Celebrates The Fourth !

Wylie's not alone . Seems owners notice more fireworks & storms making their pets nervous . Everyone & pet should be able to enjoy safe holidays .

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Tomatoes Winning Rabbit War !

Rabbits removed most garden , even some tomatoes . Last year mice & chipmunks were the main villains !

Lil Copper on Woodchuck Patrol !

Woodchucks , rabbits , & deer take notice when Lil Copper in garden !

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Echo's Fifth Birthday !

. . . or Echo . . . Echo . . . Echo . . . Echo . . . Echo !

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Party Like It's 1999 !

Today's Jane's 5th birthday . Jane may be getting her birthday wish , a forever home !

Clifford Wanted Music At 5th Birthday !

Friday, July 7, 2023

Anti-Kangaroo Device !

Invention discovered & tested since June 9 . So far no damage from wandering mobs of Kangaroos ! Glenville N.Y. gardens can be officially ruled safe from Kangaroo damage !

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