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Cairn Terrier

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Updated: October 2, 2026

Cairn Terrier Dog Breeders

Looking for a Cairn Terrier breeder? Glossy websites and cute puppy photos make it hard to know what a kennel is really like. Pawthenticity is a nonprofit that collects public government inspection records into free, searchable breeder profiles, so you can see what inspectors found before you bring a Cairn Terrier home.

Pawthenticity tracks 12 licensed kennels that breed Cairn Terriers. They average 91 dogs of all breeds, and the largest has 243. 5 kennels (42%) have been cited by inspectors, for 23 citations in total. The kennels are in 8 states, mostly Missouri (5), Pennsylvania (1), Arkansas (1), Ohio (1) and Illinois (1). Hobby and unlicensed breeders aren't included.