The Cairns of Killdeer
- Burbank, OH
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Cairn Terrier litter
Due Sept. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Melinda N., the breeder behind The Cairns of Killdeer located in Burbank, OH. I work in veterinary medicine and the health of our dogs and puppies is of utmost importance to me. Puppies are raised in our home and socialized from birth with people, making them a loving companion that joins your family already knowing love.
Q. & A. with Melinda
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with cairn terriers and decided to help spread the love of the breed with other humans who feel the same way.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and black brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Eli
Went homeMale
Ellie
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Melinda
Melinda 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, Melinda partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“I require a phone conversation with prospective buyers. Once I get to know someone I can usually help match the exact puppy to the hat a family is looking for in a puppy!”
Price
“Price includes AKC registration (limited), microchipping, deworming, full veterinary exam and first vaccines with veterinarian. Puppies come with a contract and one year health guarantee.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melinda 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 Melinda 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 Melinda 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melinda.
Breeder's location
Meet in Burbank, OH
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Akron-Canton Airport
Meet in Wooster, OH
More about Melinda
Melinda has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Melinda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Melinda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
The Cairns of Killdeer 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
Litter and program updates
- MN
Melinda N.
Litter update on 01 Sept •We are expecting a litter 9/21/2026. Please stay tuned for updates!
Tavish and Aberdeen's litter
Parent dogs
Aberdeen, mom
Cairn Terrier
About Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a gorgeous nearly solid black cairn who also enjoys playing ball! She is very intelligent and kind, and has a sensitive and loving heart.
Tavish, dad
Cairn Terrier
About Tavish
Tavish is a playful and sweet boy! He loves to play ball and will spend hours playing catch with anyone that cares to play! If they are a child it is better yet!
Parent health testing
Good level
The Cairns of Killdeer 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.
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
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).
