Stone & Thistle Cairn Terriers

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TJ G.

Breeder of Cairn Terriers

  • St. Joseph, MO
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Meet the breeder

I'm TJ G., the breeder behind Stone & Thistle Cairn Terriers located in St. Joseph, MO. At Stone & Thistle, we specialize in breeding Cairn Terriers with a focus on health, temperament, and early socialization. All puppies are raised in our home, ensuring they are well-adjusted and ready to join loving families. With years of experience, we prioritize the best start for each puppy.

Q. & A. with TJ

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Cairn Terriers started as a family adventure, a way to teach our children the values of responsibility, care, and the joys of raising animals. It brought us closer as a family, sharing the experience of nurturing and caring for our pets and puppies. Over the years, what began as a family project turned into a lifelong passion for us, with every litter becoming a cherished part of our lives!

  • What makes your program special?

    We focus on quality over quantity, with all our Cairn Terriers raised in our home as part of the family. We’ve been dedicated to this breed since 1997, ensuring each puppy gets the attention, care, and early socialization they need. We embrace technology to streamline communication, making us responsive and efficient. With limited litters, our pups receive the best start in life!

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include wheaten brindle, wheaten, silver wheaten, silver brindle, silver, red brindle, red wheaten, gray brindle, red, gray, cream brindle, cream, brindle, black brindle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from TJ

TJ has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, TJ partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $550 non-refundable deposit and between $950 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes our health guarantee, all medications and vaccinations up to the date of delivery, any prior checkups, and a box full of goodies from us to you! All puppies are the priced the same, regardless of any individual characteristics.”

Contract & health guarantee

TJ 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 TJ 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 TJ directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from TJ.

Breeder's location

Meet in St. Joseph, MO

925 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Des Moines Airport

869 miles away

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Meet in Des Moines, IA

867 miles away

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More about TJ

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Canine Nutritionist, Professional Handler, Licensed Veterinarian, Professional Groomer.

  • TJ has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    TJ was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

TJ is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Stone & Thistle 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Stone & Thistle 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • 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.

  • 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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