In 1996, after more than a decade  breeding &  exhibiting Pembrokes,   a
chance sighting of some beautiful Cardiganshire Welsh Corgis initiated an
interest in and admiration for the breed.  A delightful Cardigan Welsh Corgi
pup soon arrived and made herself right at home, leaving big pawprints
forever in our hearts and CARDIGEMS CARDIGAN WELSH CORGIS was born.

Infrequent litters are carefully planned and all Cardigans are PRA CLEAR
either by parentage or DNA testing.  All breeding stock are x-rayed and
hip scored using AVA certified veterinarians under the AVA/BVA system.

First to arrive was
Aust Ch Wytham Rosamund

Thank you to Judith Scott-Williams for such a super foundation bitch.

After much searching, early 2002 saw a sweet red pup arrive from the Copperleaf kennels in New Zealand, soon to become
Aust Ch Copperleaf Gold N Fire
 (Imp NZ)  

Thank you to Joy Devery (NZ) for parting with such a lovely dog carrying some great heritage lines.

Last but not least, acknowledgement to
Aust Ch Bethwyn Major League,
litter brother to the better known
 Aust Grand Ch Bethwyn Music Man.

 Thank you to Thea Campbell for allowing her beloved “Monty” to contribute his wonderful genes to our kennel of Cardigan Welsh Corgis.

From these small foundations and only three litters, have come three bitch champions,
all specialty/all-breeds class and in-show winners.
Ch Cardigems Opal Esque, Ch Cardigems Toffee Tri and Ch Cardigems Nicely Iced

In 2006 a new and exciting phase commenced with the arrival of
Yardican Q’s Q-Gem To Oz. (Imp Fin)

Our vision is to preserve the uniqueness of this lovely Welsh breed, with its long association as a helper and companion to man and which is thought to be of origin at least as ancient as the Celts.

We believe there should be only one Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed – work or show.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a true working dog and our aim is to produce dogs which are sound in all respects, especially in areas of temperament, structure and health and with the ability and versatility to achieve in either conformation or performance competition.

Most importantly, we hope they will also bring lasting and irreplaceable joy, loyalty and companionship to their happy owners.