Cairn Terrier breeder in Minnesota, we are:

• Responsible hobby breeders offering quality Cairns as show dogs and family companions
• Motivated to produce healthy Cairn Terriers that excel in the qualities that define the breed which are measured by participation in the sport of dog shows, the ONLY criteria from which to gauge quality purebred dogs
• Past president and board member Greater Twin Cities Su-Mac Cairn Terrier Club; member Cairn Terrier Club of America and various animal humane organizations

As responsible Cairn Terrier breeders, we

• Consider our dogs our pets that enjoy the sport of dog shows with us
• Do not breed dogs for profit
• Carefully analyze pedigrees and plan each litter to produce quality healthy dogs
• Test our dogs and resulting litters for specific genetic disorders and diseases, including CERF exams and GCL screening 
• Raise and socialize our puppies in our home environment
• Match the temperaments of our Cairns to family lifestyles of their new owners

Our Show Accomplishments

Established in 1985, we are proud of the following accomplishments in limited owner-handled  exhibition

• 24 champions
• Top Breeder (number of champions produced) as recognized by Cairn Terrier in America

Our Cairns have earned the following awards

• National specialty Best Puppy in Sweeps
• National specialty Best Veteran
• Regional specialty Best of Breed
• Regional specialty WD, WB, BOW, BOS and Best in Sweeps for our puppies and veterans
• Group I and placements
• Top champion producers (CTIA)
• Nationally ranked among the Top Ten U.S. Cairn Terrier champions
• Dual performance and AKC conformation titles

Our Story

We purchased our first show Cairn in 1977. Kim-E-Cairn's Poor Alfie, a handsome dark brindle who came from a long line of top champion producers. His sire was the all-time top champion producer in the history of the breed, Ch Cairnwood's Quince.

In 1985 we bought the lovely Ch Kim-E-Cairn's Hurricane Annie at 10 weeks. At her first show at just 6 months she stole the hearts of the judges, as she had stolen ours at first sight, and was awarded Best in Sweepstakes and Reserve Winners. She went on to acquire many memorable wins including Best Veteran the the Cairn Terrier Club of America national specialty show at 9 years of age. Annie, pictured at 7 months, left us at 15 years and we miss her very much.  Visit her photo album.

When she grew up she was bred to Alfie (then 9-1/2 years old) and had four boys. Since we wanted a girl, we repeated the breeding. It was in Annie's second litter the devious little Ch Blair Hill Hurricane Emily came on the scene. Emily too has many special wins, among them Best Puppy at the Cairn Terrier Club of America national specialty. Emily, at 15 years, was just as naughty and tireless a ball-fanatic as she was at 15 months.  Visit her photo album.