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.