



I'm Joyce A., the breeder behind Kaatskill located in New York. We are strong advocates of proper breeding practices and run our program accordingly. We breed top-quality Cairn Terriers. We breed with a focus on health and temperament, and we have years of experience in preparing puppies for their forever homes. We spend lots of time socializing and training our pups so they will have a great foundation of good behavior and neurological development.

Where do your breeding dogs live?

Joyce 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.

Joyce 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 Joyce 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 Joyce directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joyce.
Meet in New York
3853 miles away
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Club memberships
Joyce is a member of Cairn Terrier Club of America.
Joyce has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Joyce was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Kaatskill meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Cairn Terrier
About Skye
Skye is a female Cairn Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joyce decided to make her part of their program. Joyce 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.
Cairn Terrier
About Brady
Brady is a male Cairn Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joyce decided to make him part of their program. Joyce 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.
Good level
Kaatskill 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.
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.
DNA Disease 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).