RKC Veterinary Conformation Assessment – Update
I have just received the following update As we move into the next phase of development, we’re pleased to share some important updates on the Royal Kennel Club (RKC) Veterinary Conformation Assessment. You may have previously heard this project referred to as the Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Assessment. Following final development and stakeholder feedback, the assessment will […]
Judges Education Programme Updates
The RKC has announced the following updates to the JEP 1. JULY 2026, L4 Breed Specific Assessment (BSA) Relaxation. An historic A3 hands-on judging assessment pass or Judges Development Programme (JDP) credit can be used in lieu of a L4 BSA. More information. 2. JULY 2026, L5 Policy Judges. A revised and simplified approach for […]
Nose to Tail Veterinary Visual Assessment – Feedback survey
This email has been sent by the RKC Good afternoon, We hope this email finds you well. Firstly, thank you for your continued support with the development of our Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Visual Assessment, and for your patience as we move into the next stage. We wanted to provide a brief update on our progress and outline the next […]
Pre Breed Appreciation Training Day
News from the RKC – LEVEL 4 BREED SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT (BSA) RELAXATION
The implementation of a JEP Review Report recommendation QUALIFYING CONDITIONS:A judge who fully satisfies on Find A Judge the L3 JEP requirements for a breed may now use an historic A3 Hands-on Assessment OR Judges Development Programme (JDP) Credit in lieu of a Breed Specific Assessment (BSA) to progress to L4 (CC) status The A3 […]
Advance warning of Breed Appreciation Day & Multiple Choice Exam 2027
The Cairn Terrier Breed Council will be organising a BAD and MCE on Sunday 11 April 2027 at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road, Greens Norton, NN12 8BL . Further details will follow later. Any enquiries to Breed Education Co ordinator, Linda Firth, linda.firth@sky.com
Trimming Leaflet now available
New trimming leaflet now available to download https://cairnterrierbreedcouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/How-to-trim-your-Cairn-Terrier.pdf
Please complete the survey!
You are invited to complete the Breeder Insights & Experience Survey currently being conducted by the Royal Kennel Club (RKC).
Has your Cairn won its 1st CC?
If so our Breed Historian, Linda Saich, would appreciate a copy of its pedigree and completion of this form https://cairnterrierbreedcouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/First-CC-request.pdf Please send to linda.saich@yahoo.co.uk Thank you
Judges Education Review
This has today been published and can be found at https://cairnterrierbreedcouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JEP-Review-Full-Report-May-2026-10.05.2026.pdf