A curated collection of articles of interest for owners of Cairn Terriers.
The following articles share the experiences of various club members but do not specifically represent the views of the CTCA.
The Road to Becoming a Therapy Team
On a warm spring afternoon, Lucy and I stand in front of a tall stockade gate in suburban Fort Collins, Colorado. On the other side of the gate is a panel of 3 judges who will observe Lucy and I perform all of the tasks required to become a therapy team.
By Cathy Cardon
Raising Good Canine Citizens
We all want a Cairn Terrier who exudes confidence, especially in the conformation ring and especially in males. But often in the breed ring, what we think is confidence is a sign of weak nerves, and as dog behaviorism permeates a new generation of judges, it’s going to start being seen that way and start being faulted as such.
By Ryan Westlund
Cairn Coats Can Change Color
Are you aware that Cairns can change coat color over the course of their lives? To learn more about the various shades of Cairn, please read this article by long-time Cairn breeder and AKC Judge Pat Joyce.
By Pat Joyce
Diving and Cairns: Dock Diving is a Splash!
I have two dock diving cairns. One that was born to it and one that has struggled for three summers to learn to jump. It’s just like with people—some take to the water immediately, others don’t.
By Gail Tranoy
All About the RAT: The World of Barn Hunt
With over 20,000 dogs registered and competing through the United States and Canada, Barn Hunt is one of the fastest growing competitive dog sports in the country.
By Liz Carter, Barn Hunt Association Judge
Trick or Treat? Why Choose Just One?
Trick Dog events are one of the AKC’s fastest growing programs and Cairns love to perform tricks.
By Pam Davis, CGC and Trick Dog Evaluator
Digging in to Earthdog
Earthdog is the sport that most closely matches what our beloved Cairns were bred for—to go to ground and engage with quarry.
By Ryan Westlund
