tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:44:45 +0000We are Southern California's only AKC-licensed Cairn Terrier club, dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the breed. Please feel free to explore our site to find out more about the Cairn Terrier, the activities, officers and members of our club. Also check out information on Cairn Rescue, breeders, links to other sites of interest and the latest CTCSC club news.http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/evslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)Blogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-1358253919532989590Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:44:00 +00002010-03-29T18:44:46.045-07:00 This blog is now located at http://blog.cairnterrier.net/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://blog.cairnterrier.net/feeds/posts/default. http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2010/03/this-blog-has-moved.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-5150138469545570771Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:18:00 +00002010-03-21T17:32:55.470-07:00puppyCairnpuppy matchpuppiesCTCSCCairn Terrier Club of Southern CaliforniaCairn Terrier Puppy Match Photos On a gorgeous first day of Spring at Karen and Jack Smith's lovely backyard dog ring we enjoyed lots of fun at the March Puppy Match. Click the link for photos.http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2010/03/march-2010-puppy-match-photos.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-1029803078417781596Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:09:00 +00002010-03-03T20:09:54.136-08:00I came across this letter online, and it was so eloquent in expressing the special love for Cairn Terriers in general, and the joy of rescuing a Cairn in particular, that I thought I would share it with all those who feel a lifelong bond to these special little dogs. Ernie Slone CTCSC vice president, webmaster Saving a life Recently, we lost our 14-year-old Cairn Terrier, and now must decide http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2010/03/joy-of-rescuing-cairn.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-2838522580572338827Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:17:00 +00002010-02-14T18:47:23.236-08:00club meetingpuppy matchCTCSCMark your calendars for Saturday, March 20, because by then Spring Has Sprung and we will have a fun day of activities, with a puppy match, delicious lunch and CTCSC board and club general meeting. See this year's prize pups strut their stuff. Puppy Match entries and lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Puppy Match judging begins at 1 p.m. CTCSC Meeting to follow at 2 p.m. Download the Puppy Match flierhttp://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2010/02/puppy-match-ctcsc-meeting-march-20.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-6158052050601328424Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:25:00 +00002010-02-03T20:38:24.383-08:00Kathleen SpelmanCTCSC awardsAKC titleErnie SloneCTCSCMembers of the CTCSC who earned an American Kennel Club title for their dog in 2009 are eligible to receive a CTCSC annual award. To get your award you must submit a print of the dog that is 5 inches by 7 inches or can be cropped to 5 inches by 7 inches. Please DO NOT send it via email; this must be a photo print. The photo does not have to be a show photo. You also need to send a copy of the AKChttp://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2010/02/submit-photo-info-for-awards.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-3788998007331357483Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:10:00 +00002010-01-29T21:18:55.747-08:00Watching the news, a family in Wales saw a story saying the oldest dog in the world had died at the age of 20. Then they looked down at their dog and realized she was 21! The O'Brian family rang up Guinness World Records and soon it'll be official: the world's oldest dog is a Cairn Terrier mix named Gracie. The family adopted Gracie when she was 16, turned in to a shelter because her longtime http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2010/01/cairn-claims-worlds-oldest-dog-title.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-895702290767008033Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:39:00 +00002010-01-23T19:39:36.225-08:00 For a decade I have shared news and information on the CTCSC website and blog about our club, taken and posted more than 3,000 photos of the shows and events we have enjoyed together, served as an officer of the club and together with all of you celebrated a love for our wonderful Cairns. But this is a personal note, something I want to share with my fellow club members. This week the dog http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2010/01/happy-tale-from-dog-lover-to-dog-editor.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-8259849314767870624Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:57:00 +00002010-01-06T13:06:58.629-08:00Palm Springs dog showCairnPalm Springs Kennel ClubAnimal Planet Cairn TerrierCTCSCKennel Club of Palm Springs One of the top dog shows of the year, the Palm Springs Kennel Club show, is being held this weekend, Jan. 9-10, 2010. Not only is this a wonderful dog show, but it is a great event held in an absolutely beautiful spot at the nicest time of year, with awesome weather, views of the mountains and the wonderful high desert. There are 14 Cairn terriers entered for both Saturday and Sunday. Click http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2010/01/palm-springs-show-this-weekend.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-6033038011599552558Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:02:00 +00002010-01-04T19:02:26.947-08:00dog theftCTCSCCairn Terrier Club of Southern CaliforniaAmerican Kennnel Clubdog nappingAKC The American Kennel Club is warning dog owners about an alarming rise in the theft of dogs across the nation. "Each week I am reading about reports of pet theft from all around the country," said AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Some owners, desperate to find their beloved pets have contacted us, wanting to know what they can do to help get their ‘family’ members back. It’s not just about the http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2010/01/dog-theft-warning-prevention-tips.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-2849035762744537343Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:27:00 +00002009-12-30T12:27:56.819-08:00Cairn Terrierdocked tailNorwich terrierBest in ShowWinkyCTCSCdock tailNorwich Many Cairn terrier owners can attest that while out with their dogs they are asked if it is a Norwich or another similar question: "Is that the dog breed that won in the movie Best in Show?'' No, that dog was Winky, a Norwich terrier. A Cairn terrier is not a Norwich. But unscrupulous breeders are trying to pull off this switch. Why? Because the Norwich breed is popular, relatively scarce andhttp://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/12/beware-of-breed-fraud.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-8447637971234942357Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:10:00 +00002009-12-20T10:17:43.699-08:00Cairn TerrierBettyCairnDeckerCTCSCVeroDennis BroderickChristmasJoiChristmas puppiesAce Thanks to CTCSC Treasurer Dennis Broderick for sending along these great shots of his Betty and her four new puppies with Santa. In the photo, from left to right, are Vero (Veronica), Decker (Deck Boss), Ace (Rogue Wave) and Joi (Fat Girl). What a great shot! The pups are with Mom Betty, shown in the second photo, where they were born in Oregon. Two pups are staying with the breeder, Marie http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/12/christmas-cheer-cairn-pups-and-santa.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-5410929605991274105Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:01:00 +00002009-12-13T19:02:44.547-08:00Cairn TerrierMeet the BreedVicki SloneErnie SloneCTCSCAKC National ChampionshipCairn Terrier Club of Southern CaliforniaDennis BroderickButch WilsonThanks to all who helped transport, set up, decorate and staff the Cairn Terrier Club of Southern California's Meet the Breed booth at the AKC national championship show in Long Beach. Our booth took 3rd Place. That means we have won a ribbon every year of the event, including taking the grand prize one year. Special thanks go to Dennis Broderick. This year, as he has many, many times in the http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/12/meet-breed-booth-takes-3rd-place.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-4112103729974462857Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:40:00 +00002009-12-03T10:40:56.834-08:00dog showLong BeachEukanubaCTCSCAKC National Championship If you live in Southern California and love dogs, you have a rare opportunity to attend a spectacular dog event that may not come again for a very long time. The American Kennel Club will celebrate its 125th anniversary with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Top show dogs from across the country and the world will descend on Long Beach Dec. 12 & 13 to compete for the prestigious title of http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/12/dog-event-of-lifetime.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-6688761204996052101Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:09:00 +00002009-11-15T19:12:59.774-08:00Cairn TerrierCairnRileyCTCSCCairn Terrier Club of Southern CaliforniaButch WilsonEaster LilyEarthdog Thanks to Butch Wilson for this fun photo of Riley and recently passed Lily going "on the hunt'' during a walk. They have a Gecko, mouse or maybe a bird cornered in that rose bush. Two centuries ago owners of small farms in Scotland prized their sturdy little working Cairn Terriers. Bred to rid their properties of vermin, these early Cairns would "go to ground" to hold or bolt otter, weasel andhttp://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/11/riley-and-lily-on-hunt.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-7557915897097617516Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:37:00 +00002009-11-10T21:08:55.664-08:00Cairn TerrierCairnCarol RoemerChristmas PartyCTCSC Christmas PartyCTCSC Save the date and don't be late! The CTCSC annual Christmas Party is being held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. at Carol Roemer's house in Long Beach. We'll enjoy spaghetti dinner and all the fixins, no need to shop for food, but desserts are welcomed. There's room for all, and any Cairns you might want to bring along. Click here for a map, directions and more information. This year we do http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/11/join-fun-at-our-christmas-party-dec-5.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-3412833399499876325Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:45:00 +00002009-11-09T20:48:25.048-08:00Cairn TerrierCairnSnuffyFrank SinatraCairn Terrier Club of Southern CaliforniaPal JoeyPal Joey movierescue Cairn Everybody knows that a Cairn Terrier starred in one of the greatest movies of all time, "The Wizard of Oz.'' But did you know that a Cairn was rescued from a dog pound and ended up starring in the movie "Pal Joey'' with Frank Sinatra? The scruffy little Cairn even joined Sinatra at the movie's press preview. You can see the Cairn in action in a few video clips. Just click here. http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/11/rescue-cairn-that-starred-with-sinatra.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-1218832113576099644Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:37:00 +00002009-12-03T09:57:01.343-08:00missing terriermissing Cairn West CovinaAnimal Planet Cairn TerrierWest Covinamissing Cairn Terriermissing dogUPDATE: Great News! The Missing Cairn Has Been Found and Returned to Its Owner! On Friday night, Nov. 6, a young Cairn Terrier slipped its lead in West Covina and got away from its owner. If you see this Cairn please contact Karen Smith, 760.728.7133 or email redcoat@tfb.com.http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/11/urgent-missing-cairn-in-west-covina.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-8663456914463964322Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:01:00 +00002009-11-02T08:03:38.896-08:00Cairn TerrierKaren SmithCairn rescueDebbieCTCSCCTCSC rescueCairn Terrier rescue Back in September the CTCSC rescued six Cairn Terriers. Last week Keith went to a new home, adopted by someone who had rescued a Cairn from the CTCSC 15 years ago! The only remaining Cairn is Debbie, a lovely little girl. In addition to the Cairn 6-Pack, the club has been busy placing three additional Cairns as well, one from San Diego, one from Buena Park and one from Fallbrook. If you http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/11/cairn-6-pack-rescue-update.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-1033728964650439764Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:55:00 +00002009-10-30T19:57:31.101-07:00Cairn TerrierLilyCTCSCCairn Terrier Club of Southern CaliforniaEaster LilyRainbow BridgeButch and Jani Wilson's precious Lily has gone to Rainbow Bridge, after a rich life of fun and love for almost 18 years. Here are some of their memories of Lily. Easter Lily ”She’s a Dilly” Jan. 3, 1992 - Sept. 2, 2009 Lily was our “vintage Cairn” and passionate about guarding her family and territory. Lily was a dedicated huntress too and she had an unmatched work ethic. Lily never clocked http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/10/in-memory-of-easter-lily.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-5817991433263222441Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:00 +00002009-10-27T11:30:11.039-07:00Cairn TerrierDogs 101 Cairn TerrierCairn TerriersDogs 101Animal Planet Cairn TerrierCTCSCIn case you missed it, the Animal Planet series, Dogs 101, featured the Cairn Terrier this week. But thanks to our blog, you can view the video online just by clicking here. http://animal.discovery.com/videos/dogs-101-cairn-terrier.html http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/10/animal-planet-profiles-cairn-terriers.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-2211004170618728465Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:52:00 +00002009-10-22T15:04:16.237-07:00WalkerSuzee BidegainJack SmithMontgomery ShowMontgomery County All Terrier ShowCTCSCMontgomery Terrier Show Thanks to Suzee Bidegain for sending along photos of the big win by Walker, taking Best of Breed on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the 2009 Montgomery County All Terrier Show, the nation's largest terrier dog show. Judge Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine, shown holding the winner's ribbons and plate, picked Suzee's Champion Zalazar Walk the Line best of breed. Also shown in the photo holding the winner's trophies http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/10/photos-of-montgomery-show-winners.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-6787405984683892808Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:05:00 +00002009-10-22T15:02:54.003-07:00Cairn TerrierCairn Terriersdog rescueCairn rescueAngusBroadyCairn Terrier rescue In September Tom and Mimi Hilberg of San Diego lost a very special friend. Angus was a Cairn terrier they had acquired from Karen Smith in 1993. He lived to be 17 1/2 years old, and as you can see from the video above, he was still active in his later years. Here is how they describe this very special Cairn: "Angus had so much character and humor stuffed into such a small body! He had been http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/10/two-special-cairns-angus-and-broady.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-1789880904783946933Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:01:00 +00002009-10-22T15:01:32.002-07:00Cairn TerrierCairn TerriersWalkerSuzee BidegainMontgomery ShowMontgomery County All Terrier ShowCTCSCCairn Terrier ShowMontgomery Terrier Show Congratulations to Suzee Bidegain and Walker, her Champion and Crufts breed winner, for their latest big showing, taking Best of Breed on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the 2009 Montgomery County All Terrier Show, the nation's largest terrier dog show. Suzee's Champion Zalazar Walk the Line was picked top Cairn Terrier by Judge Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine. The CTCSC also was well represented by Lisa and Dave http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/10/ctcsc-winners-at-montgomery.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-1839569358288949903Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:44:00 +00002009-09-24T15:14:20.398-07:00Cairn TerrierbragRockyKathleen SpelmanAnne DoveCongratulations to Anne Dove for her Cairn Terrier Rocky being named Dog of the Week at the Los Angeles State Historic Park.Here is what Anne says about the recogition:My friend works for LA State Historic Park near downtown LA and their blog has a regular "dog of the week" feature. I took Rocky over there at lunch earlier this week and now he's DOTW! He especially enjoyed meeting the goats that http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/09/brag-rocky-makes-dog-of-week.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054164907379064042.post-4678698306667786936Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:23:00 +00002009-09-18T15:43:12.476-07:00Wizard of Oz in high definitionCairn TerrierWizard of Oz anniversaryTotoNext Wednesday, Sept. 23, for one night only theaters around the country are screening a special high definition presentation of The Wizard of Oz, to celebrate the movie's 70th anniversary.As any Cairn Terrier owner will attest, thank goodness for Toto, the answer to the constant question: What kind of dog is that?This one night event will take place in over 440 movie theaters nationwide on http://www.cairnterrier.net/blog/2009/09/toto-in-high-def-1-night-only.htmlevslone@gmail.com (CTCSC)0