Cairn Terrier Breed Council

Ocular melanosis

Below is an email from Linda Saich (Breed Health Co-ordinator for Cairns).  If you are interested in having some input into this health condition then please consider taking part in discussions and click on the link below for times and dates of the meeting, Hello All, I hope you’re doing well. I’ve just received an […]

Letter from Linda Saich, Breed Health Co ordinator, Health & Welfare Group

Hello to everyone that breeds and owns or loves our beautiful breed the Cairn Terrier. I would like to introduce myself – I am Linda Saich and I am the Breed Health Co-ordinator working alongside The Royal Kennel Club for understanding and sourcing health issues within our breed and what we need to do to […]

Changes to Judges Education Programme 4 August 2025

Group and Best in Show judgesExisting Group and Best in Show judges will not be required to take and pass Eye for a Dog assessment for further breed nominations via the traditional questionnaire route, within the Groups they are already approved to judge.Transition to JEP via traditional nominations – extended by 12 monthsThe Kennel Club judges department […]

Breed Council Meeting 8 June 2025

The Breed Council Committee Meeting was held at Greens Norton Community Centre – all 6 Member Clubs were represented. The following items were the subject of discussions: Several did not meet their reserves.  It has been agreed to invite offers for consideration by the BC – funds raised will go to Breed Council.  A Cairn […]

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. […]

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