Original Cardiganshire !

 What would the ancient Welsh farmers think of our beauty show winners ? Found a photo of last working Cardiganshire in early 1900s . It was a farmer's all purpose working/herding dog ! Current confirmation judges would be horrified on ear carriage ! Well my Rocky comes from a dozen generations of erect ears ( they were up for a while ? ) . Molly his intended bride , also comes from a dozen generations of erect ears . Now if I remember my Mendel breeding program , this couple has a overwhelming percentage of throwing erect ears ? Here's the original Cardiganshire that our Cardigan traces too .

T: Cardiganshire   Followed by M & B : lovebirds !

I Ain't Got Nobody !

 Poor Sandy , is starting her heat but without her Romeo ! Wrote 5 Cardigan breeders over the last 6 months , seeking a Black & White boyfriend for Sandy . No one replied ! Had bred a Black & White boy for this very reason , but he had to be neutered . Perhaps Sandy might find Romance on her next heat ? Perhaps I might get my second wind & decide one more litter is doable ? In a few days Molly will be seeking Cardigan Romance & I have Rocky picked out ! I'll have to think it over . Some many negative votes , only a few positive to breed again !

T: Rocky   M: Molly  B: broken hearted Sandy !

Big Ears Early Days !

 A line in an old movie " A man must know his limits ! " . The Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed may not have limitations , but this 77 year old guy does ! Here are a few photos from the early glory days !

Zbigie Turns Eight !

 Family says " She's the best dog ever ! ".

Time To Retire ?

When I started breeding & showing over 25 years ago , I met many of the greats that were stewards of the breed . They were wonderful people that loved their dogs , but somehow the parade passed them by . Now 25 years later with AI , computer advancements , & social media sites . . . the parade has passed me by !

The new shakers & trend setters have set a new Cardigan World , mostly to favor their goals ( maybe not the dog's ! ) , which in 25 years the parade will pass them too ! Who knows maybe herding instinct , temperament , multi-purpose farm dog , that makes a great companion will be important . That's crazy talk !

Like a old boxer , dreaming of one more fight , I thought I could share a few more litters . My goals & ideas of Cardigan stewardship are blocked by the newcomers . Time to step aside . People that have my dogs are happy & don't feel this way . To breed or not to breed , is the question ! It was a good run .

 

Georgie Girl Proudly Wearing Of The Green !

Georgie Girl can't resist a freshly cut lawn . What Georgie Girl doesn't realize , green is not an official AKC color for Cardigans !

 

Ollie Goes Moose Hunting !

 Some where on other side of water or woods , is a moose the Ollie spotted ! Think it's at the water's edge !

Soggy Father's Day !

It may be another gloomy  weekend , but at least it's not snowing !

Father's Day Weekend !

Rocky is thinking about becoming a father soon . Molly , his chosen future mate , should be looking for Cardigan Romance , in a few weeks . Then 63 days or so to whelp & 8 weeks to wean her litter . A lot to ask Mother Nature ! Rocky ( top ) & Molly . 

They Grow Up So Fast !

 Can't believe Copper will be eight on 06/15/2025 ! Still a goofy puppy ! Have to watch him , he knows how to open gates !

Betty Boop , Still Smiling !

 

Is It True ?