Health-tested Cairn Terrier stud dogs from verified owners
Toto was a Cairn, and the breed is every bit as game as the film suggests. This shaggy little earth dog is hardy, yet its parent club lists more health checks than most toy-sized breeds. On VerifiedStuds, every owner is identity verified, and each profile shows health results beside the fee.
$500 to $1,200+
estimated fee, while champion sires cost more
6 checks
knees, heart, eyes, liver, kidneys and DNA
Natural, chilled, frozen
breeding methods
Cairn Terrier profiles are opening now. Meanwhile, owners of health-tested males can claim a free Founding Stud spot.
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Claim this spotCairn Terrier stud fees usually run from $500 to $1,200. A health-tested male with no proven litters often asks $500 to $700. However, champions and proven sires with a full set of results can ask $1,000 to $1,500.
These are market estimates, since fees are private. A stud with every club-listed test is uncommon, and breeders pay for that. The stud fee guide explains contracts and return services.
$500 to $1,200+
Overall range (estimate): $500 to $1,500
Health-tested, unproven male: $500 to $700
Champion or proven sire: $1,000 to $1,500
The Cairn Terrier Club of America is the AKC parent club. A stud can carry our Verified Health badge when the owner uploads the results on its recommended list:
Test
What we accept
Patellas
Veterinary patellar luxation exam
Heart
Cardiac exam registered with OFA
Eyes
Ocular melanosis exam by an ophthalmologist
Kidneys
Ultrasound for a missing or malformed kidney
Liver
Bile acid test for shunts and microvascular dysplasia
GLD
DNA test for globoid cell leukodystrophy
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
Ocular melanosis is a pigment disease of the eye that leads to glaucoma, and it appears in middle age. Therefore, the eye exam should be repeated. Globoid cell leukodystrophy is a fatal nerve disease of puppies, yet it is recessive, so a carrier bred to a clear dog is safe. Registered results are public on the OFA website.
See our health testing guides for how each test works.
First, ask which tests he actually has. Many Cairn owners test knees and eyes only. A stud with a liver screen and a kidney ultrasound as well shows an owner who takes the list seriously.
Next, look at type. A Cairn should be small, about 10 inches and 14 pounds, with a harsh, weatherproof coat and a foxy, alert face. Any color except white is accepted. In addition, brindle coats often change shade over the years.
Finally, judge temperament. The AKC describes the breed as alert, cheerful and busy. A good sire is fearless and friendly, not sharp.
Cairns come from the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye, where they bolted foxes and otters from piles of stones called cairns. They share their roots with the Scottie and the Westie. The AKC recognized the breed in 1913.
At home, the Cairn is affectionate, curious and always ready for a walk. However, it digs, chases and barks like the working terrier it is. As a result, it needs a secure yard and a patient owner.
Cairn Terriers usually breed naturally without trouble. However, show breeders often ship chilled or frozen semen to reach well-tested sires in other states. Each profile lists the methods on offer.
The dog artificial insemination guide explains timing and shipping. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
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First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
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How much is a Cairn Terrier stud fee?
Most owners charge $500 to $1,200. However, champions and proven sires can ask up to $1,500. These figures are estimates.
What health tests should a Cairn Terrier stud have?
Patellas, a cardiac exam, an eye exam for ocular melanosis, a kidney ultrasound, a bile acid test and the GLD DNA test, plus a negative brucellosis test.
What is ocular melanosis in Cairns?
It is an inherited build-up of pigment inside the eye. In time it can cause glaucoma, so eyes are checked more than once.
What is a liver shunt?
It is a blood vessel that bypasses the liver. A bile acid blood test screens for it.
How do I list my Cairn Terrier at stud?
Create a free account, upload his health results and photos, and set your fee. Or let our team build the listing.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or compare typical fees first.