I'm the breeder behind Luckenbooth Cairns located in Canonsburg, PA. We offer high-quality, AKC Cairn Terriers focusing on temperament, health, and type. We are breeders, owners, and exhibitors of this amazing breed. We are members of the Cairn Terrier Club of America and our dogs are health tested according to their guidelines. We also participate in AKC performance events.
Q. & A. with Nicole
Why did you start breeding?
I began showing and breeding dogs over 22 years ago, and my love affair with Cairn Terriers started in 2013. It is an honor, as well as a personal passion, to represent this breed and create opportunities for others to experience the same joy that I've found in raising and working with these wonderful dogs.
What makes your program special?
I strive to not only produce beautiful, healthy puppies and continue my show line but also to help promote responsible ownership and breeding to ensure that the Cairn Terrier will continue to thrive for generations to come. Our puppies have the proper temperament to not only be outstanding companions but to participate in all manner of enriching activities.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Nicole to learn more details about pricing.
“We do not take deposits. We begin accepting applications when pregnancy is confirmed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Nicole offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Nicole directly.
Luckenbooth Cairns meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Betsy, mom
Cairn Terrier
About Betsy
Betsy is a female Cairn Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Stanley, dad
Cairn Terrier
About Stanley
Stanley is a male Cairn Terrier about 11 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Luckenbooth Cairns reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Cairn Terriers.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Renal Ultrasound, Serum Bile Acid Test
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Full Embark Panel, Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (GCL), Terrier Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).