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 !











Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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 .





 

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  1. BKJune 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM

    Those of us with Big Ears pups, now dogs, owe you a great debt of gratitude and I'll be forever grateful to have been among those who share or have shared their homes with these wonderful companions. Whatever you decide, I wish you the very best. Either way you've had a great run!

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  2. CowgirlMartJune 19, 2025 at 3:51 AM

    Your dog is the love of my life. He protects the orchard from everything in an intelligent and dedicated manner. And joyful.

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  3. Wendy FinkJuly 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM

    Bruce, was hoping to get another pup from you in a few years, our Duncan will be 12 in August, he is the best dog ever, he keeps the goats mules horses and chickens in check . Plus is the greeter at my husband’s business. A true Cardigan, best wishes if you do retire.

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  4. Ester AntreoliJuly 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM

    Dear Bruce, we are so fortunate to have met you 9 years ago when we picked up our forever pup Oliver! You're an incredible person, never complaining about all the photos we sent you to keep you updated about Oliver's life. All you do is amazing and shows that you really care about all your dogs. We wish you the best! Ester, Leonard, Oliver and Maple (his little furry sister)

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