DeRan Cairns
Info:
We have the belief that when anyone is considering a Cairn Terrier or any  breed, they should recall the line from a
marriage ceremony stating that, " it should not be entered into lightly" as you are looking at a 10 to 15 year commitment
for your new family member.  That is why we maintain a limited number of dogs and only have puppies when the time
and circumstances are right for us.

DeRan has been breeding and showing Cairn Terriers since 1976.  When we breed, we are breeding for ourselves first,
not just to have puppies to sell.  Our goal is to maintain correct type, temperament and health.  All our dogs and puppies
reside in our home.  Puppies are whelped in our bedroom and brought out to our family room when they are up on their
feet.  We feel a home environment is most important for socialization.   Our puppies are bred to be companions first, be it
at home or in the show ring.  
Companion puppies are not placed in their new home before 10 weeks of age, and 14
weeks for show prospects.  Not all puppies make it to the show ring,  those will be placed as companions with their new
families.  All of our pet puppies are required to be spayed or neutered, we do not sell breeding stock.   We want everyone
to have a positive experience.  Do not hesitate to contact us with any question, no question is silly or dumb.  

We have listed some links that should help you with information about Cairns or activities involving dogs.
YOU KNOW YOU'VE MADE IT WHEN
1.  You enter you're first dog in bred by exhibitor.
2.  You take stock of your wardrobe and find that (for the ladies) everything you own from
bed to ballroom is a dog show or dog care outfit, wash & wear, pockets and they
match the hair of your dog.  Now (for men) one worn knee on the slacks & liver
crumbs in the jacket pockets.
3.  You finish your first homebred champion and that blessed AKC envelope arrives.
4.  You can count the catalogs on the kennel shelf and there is 100.
5.  You can recite a three generation pedigree verbatim with no peeking.
6.  Another breeder asks your advice--- and follows it.
7.  Exhibitors stop looking at you kindly for " making points" and start worrying that
you'll be taking the points.
8.  You're over 500 miles from home, without a dog in tow and another exhibitor
comments that she loves the faces of your breed.
DeRan Cairn Terriers
Cairn Terrier Clubs & Rescue Groups
Dog Show Superintendents
Cairn Terrier Breeders
General Links
Deb & Randy Rogers
Milan, IL
Located on the IL - IA border, 3 hours from Chicago
(309)787-7165
deran@derancairns.com