Crufts 2025 Ring Order

Good news about Crufts 2025!  A representation has been made to Mr Tom Mather, Chairman of Crufts, by Maxine Bennett, Chairman of the Cairn Terrier Clubs Breed Council, regarding the judging at Crufts 2024.  The following reply has been received “Please be assured that your breed is scheduled for first in the ring at Crufts […]

CAIRN TERRIER BREED COUNCIL MEETING HELD SAT 5TH OCT 2024

For Club Secretaries & for Breed Notes The Breed Council Autumn Committee Meeting was held at Greens Norton Community Centre – all 6 Member Clubs were represented. The following items were the subject of discussions: As previously agreed Silver Cups to be included in the SCTC auction – reserves set at minimum valuation – funds […]

Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

Open Letter Pdf Download Dear Club Secretaries,   We are writing to provide you with further details regarding the upcoming Animal Welfare Bill and how, as an Import Breeder, you can help, with support from us at the Kennel Club, to prevent an outright ban on the importation of puppies under six months of age. […]

A3 assessment (Hands On)

On 1 March 2025 the Breed Council will be holding an A3 assessment (Hands On) for those judges wishing to progress on the Traditional Route.  This will be held following the Midland Cairn Terrier Club’s Open Show at Riddings Park Community Centre, West St, Riddings, Alfreton DE55 4EW.  Further announcements will be made as soon […]

Vacancy Honorary Treasurer

The Treasurer of the Cairn Terrier Breed Council, Mrs Frances Goldfinch, has announced her retirement as from the date of the next AGM, in May 2025.  The committee thank her for her past service. Anyone interested should contact the Secretary, Mrs Sue Kinton at skinton@btinternet.com