Cairn Terrier Puppies
So you are interested in purchasing a Cairn Puppy!
How do you know a Cairn is the dog for you?
The first thing to do is research the breed, by reading as many books about Cairns as you can, these can be obtained from book shops or your library.
A few good books are:-
The Cairn Terrier by J W H Beynon, Alex Fisher and Peggy Wilson, Revised by Doreen Proudlock
(Published by Popular Dogs Publishing Co. Ltd.)
The Pet Owners Guide to the Cairn Terrier by Ron & Brenda Birch
(Published by Ring Press)
Cairn Terriers by Hector F Whitehead
(Published by Foyles Handbooks, London)
Take A Cairn to Your Heart by W E Mills
(Published by The Self Publishing Association Ltd)
After reading one or two or all of these and you are still interested in The Cairn then why not visit a dog show or two and look at the Cairns in real life, also take the opportunity to speak to some of the breeders who are there. Breeders are always happy to talk about their dogs provided you choose a time when they are not just going into the ring.
To find out where and when the nearest show to you look at our Club shows and events pages:-
Cairn Terrier Champ/Open Show Classes
Still Interested?
You must now ask yourself if you have the time and space for a new puppy. A new puppy should not be left alone for more than a couple of hours because they easily become anxious and bored and this is when they get into mischief. So you must be prepared for the first few months to spend quite some time with your puppy until they learn the rules of the house. Your garden must be “Cairn proof” as Cairns are notorious escapees and diggers, and as a new puppy will sample everything to see if it is edible you must be sure that none of your plants are poisonous.
Still Interested?
Although Cairns are usually very hardy dogs you should be prepared for the unexpected costs of Vet bills and you may wish to consider health insurance cover for your new puppy.
Still Interested?
You can contact a Puppy Sales Liaison Person in your area
Once you have contacted a breeder then you should satisfy yourself that any puppies they have are healthy and sound. You should always be able to see the puppies with their mother and do not be afraid to ask to do so when visiting (Usually when the puppies are 4 weeks old). The breeder should be able to provide a pedigree giving the Kennel Club registered names of the father and mother and their antecedents. If you feel you may be interested in showing your puppy you should make sure that the puppy is registered with the Kennel Club. The breeder should also give you a diet sheet and tell you when the puppy was wormed. Your puppy should be microchipped. This is compulsory from April 2016. Please make sure you get the paperwork from the breeder and register your details with the microchip database as soon as possible. Most breeders nowadays will provide you with a contract of sale and you should always get a receipt. Some breeders will also provide you with short term health cover, but it is advisable to take your puppy along to your vet for a check up within a few days of taking him home. Also check with your vet how old your puppy has to be before he can start with his inoculations.