Cairn Terrier breeder in Minnesota, we are:
- Responsible hobby breeders offering quality Cairns as show dogs and
family companions
- Committed to producing healthy Cairn Terriers that excel in the
qualities that define the breed as described in the American Kennel Club
standard authored by the Cairn Terrier Club of America
- Past president and board member Greater Twin Cities Su-Mac Cairn
Terrier Club; served as code of ethics committee chairperson; winter and
summer show
chairperson, and more.
- Member Cairn Terrier Club of America since 1991
- American Kennel Club (AKC) Breeder of Merit
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
- Screen individuals in our breeding program and/or resulting litters for
specific genetic disorders
and diseases of concern in the breed, including eyes, GCL, bile acid,
and kidneys
- Raise and socialize our puppies in our home environment
- Match the temperaments of our Cairns to family lifestyles of their
new owners
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 at the Cairn Terrier Club of America national
specialty show at 9 years of age. Annie left us at 15
years and we still 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.
