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Northwest Cairn Terriers
- Longview, WA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm LEILANI N., the breeder behind Northwest Cairn Terriers located in Longview, WA. Prioritizing Conformation, health, temperament, and coat type. Upholding high breeding standards with a comprehensive health testing plan that includes OFA and DNA testing. Veterinary Exam &Temperament test performed between 7-8 weeks of age. Our cairns are family raised and socialized with children.
Q. & A. with LEILANI
Why did you start breeding?
I have spent my entire life in animal husbandry or care positions beginning as a foster home for the humane society, then becoming a certified vet tech and privately rescuing as well as adopting pets from ethical breeders. In 2014 my veterinarian encouraged me to get my first cairn and the rest is history as I am in love with this breed and dedicated to their future.What makes your program special?
We are passionate about what we do an provide excellent care and enrichment to both our puppies and our adult dogs. We uphold a strong moral code in both breeding practices as well as health testing and veterinary care. We have a wonderful relationship with our veterinary team that has worked with us over many years and vouches for the quality of our program.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include silver brindle, red, red brindle, red wheaten, wheaten brindle, wheaten, black brindle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Sully
Went homeMale
Bear
Went homeMale
Ollie
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from LEILANI
LEILANI 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
Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“PrePaid AKC Registration, Vaccinations, Deworming, Health Records, Temperament Test and a professional experience from organized and responsible breeders. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color and size. Deposit is non-refundable, but is transferrable to a different litter for 12 months.”
Contract & health guarantee
LEILANI 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 LEILANI 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 LEILANI directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from LEILANI.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Longview, WA
2331 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
2318 miles away
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Meet in Seattle, WA
2297 miles away
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More about LEILANI
LEILANI has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
LEILANI was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
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LEILANI is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Northwest Cairn Terriers 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
Arya, mom
Cairn Terrier
About Arya
4th Generation NWCT Maternal line, Arya (Full Sister to Baela The Brave) is both conformationally correct, and beautiful. Arya's puppies will be suitable for a variety of homes. Her mother is a full sister to "Lost Creek Sable" who won several Best of Breed awards.
Knox, dad
Cairn Terrier
About Knox
Knox is sired by our original male "Bandit" a male bought out of Texas from a breeder that focused on temperament and health alone for 20 years. What Knox brings to the table is family friendly, robust, healthy cairn terrier puppies. Knox is near the end of his breeding career and has years of healthy litters and successful offspring to show for it. Knox's puppies are fun to train and often have service dog like temperaments.
Duke, dad
Cairn Terrier
About Duke
Duke is a male Cairn Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, LEILANI decided to make him part of their program. LEILANI 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
Great level
Northwest Cairn Terriers 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Serum Bile Acid Test, Vet Wellness Exam
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).
