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Thistledown Kennels (Cairn Terriers)

I show and raise cairn terriers for myself first then for pet. Health guarantee, AKC papers, 5 way I raise and show cairn terriers from my home.
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Most of my puppies go to pet homes that have had cairn terriers most of their lives and are replacing their long loved Cairn that have passed away. Some go to show homes. I do not sell to anyone and everyone that calls, I do screen and care where my puppies go. Cairn terriers are long lived and hearty, that does not mean they do not have some issues at times, but it is very rare. With corky person

alities and a variety of colors, this little dog, that acts like they are a big dog, will truly be a delight to almost any home. Considered non-shedding (they do shed some, but so little I can't tell) and hypoallergenic. I feed holistic dog food and feel they do the best on a more natural diet. I spoil my dogs and have been known to buy $100 (or more) in toys at a time... love my dogs. If you are interested in knowing more about me and my cairns please call me. Expect about an hour call. I'm old school and find texting and emails are time consuming and not a way to get to know me or for myself, to get to know you. Remember these are babies, not something to be tossed aside or ordered by mail, they are family members. If you enjoy talking cairns, I sure do! The way I look at it if you are to shy to call, then you’re to shy for a terrier. Heads up though, if you’re looking for just a pet and not a family member, than please find one elsewhere. I’m only looking to place pups for those that view their cairns as part of their family. I feel these guys are special, that’s why I only raise cairns. I hope you are as fanatic about them as I am. So fanatic I spend $6,000 or more to go get most of what I have from the best show homes in Europe. They have been carefully bred with health, confirmation, and personality as key elements. All my puppies go and to fantastic, wonderful homes and I will continue to produce amazing puppies that are healthy, smart and looking like a cairn. If you are interested in one of these amazing puppies feel free to call me. If I don't answer, leave a message, I will return it as soon as I can. Make sure you talked to all involved first. For general information read the very first post on this page. Hope to hear from you soon! Best regards
Lorrie Thies

08/09/2024

This little guy is 6 weeks old and ready for his new home on august 24th. Pickup is on the 24th. To hold this lovely boy a $500 non refundable deposit is required. The rest of the adoption fee of $2500 is due in cash upon pickup. This akc registered cairn terrier will come with papers, a one year health guarantee, first shots and dewormings. Before calling please ask all that will be involved first. Only serious inquiries. Father has 2 majors, if it wasn’t for my broken ankle I would have finished him by now. All American champions in his background, comes from breeder of merit. Mom comes out of my Hungarian import with all champion background and out of my Germany import with all champions in the background. Is healthy. Will be/is a beautiful pup, healthy with a great personality. This is for pet price, so if wanting for show, you need to call for more details. Please call me at 815-494-5964. Bless you all and thanks for watching Lorrie

08/04/2024

Meet “Happy” my import. He’s over 16 weeks old and going through his lanky teenage stage. Trust me he will fill out. I’m so happy with this boy. Going to be small within akc standard. That’s hard to find in Europe. All champion background. I won’t be able to register him with akc but will with ukc and with Canada. His kids will be eligible for akc though. He travels well, no fussing, no throwing up, was calm. Always happy (hence his name). Gets along with all my other dogs. No aggression whatsoever. He’s a very nice addition to our kennel. I’m so excited to have him!

08/03/2024

One male is now spoken for (the dark one) and one female is pending. One male left ( the lighter one) The picture with 2 pups are the boys, the single one pictured is the girl.

We have 5 week old cairn terrier pups that were born June 27th to Molly (Izzys daughter) and Gus. 2 males and 1 female. First litter for Molly! She’s being a great mom as you can see! They are ready to go to their forever homes Saturday, August 24th. A $500 non refundable deposit holds your pup, with the rest due upon pickup. Total adoption fee is $3000. Includes first shots and wormings, akc registration papers and one year guarantee. Dad has all champion background and started akc showing has 2 3 point majors. Mom has a nice background as well, 4 th generation here. If interested feel free to call me at 8154945964. Please only serious inquiries. Ask all involved before calling. Thank you for understanding! Bless you all!

07/17/2024

One male and one female are now pending. One male left. You choose in order in which I receive deposits so you will not know which male is available until day of pickup. I will be taking pictures this weekend, but they all look to have the exact same face shape and look. Very cute! Can’t wait to post new pictures!

We have 3 week old cairn terrier pups that were born June 27th to Molly (Izzys daughter) and Gus. 2 males and 1 female. All red brindles. Doing very well. First litter for Molly! She’s being a great mom as you can see! They are ready to go to their forever homes Saturday, August 24th. A $500 non refundable deposit holds your pup, with the rest due upon pickup. Total adoption fee is $3000. Includes first shots and wormings, akc registration papers and one year guarantee. Dad has all champion background and started akc showing has 2 3 point majors. Mom has a nice background as well, 4 th generation here. If interested feel free to call me at 8154945964. Please only serious inquiries. Ask all involved before calling. Thank you for understanding! Bless you all!

07/14/2024

Update: he contacted me, so all is well. If you would like one in august I have 2 male red brindles and one red brindle female. Mom is Molly out of Quinn and Izzy ( many champions in background mainly from Europe but done from American lines. Dad is all American champion lines and from a breeder of merit. Gus won 2 majors this spring right off the bat. Of course we have to take a break because of my broken ankle. I just have all the luck!

This little guy might be available this coming weekend on July 20th. He’s currently spoken for but I’ve tried contacting the man whom he is supposed to go to and to no avail no reply. So something may have happened I am not aware of. So if you would like to be a backup for this little one give me a call at 815-494-5963. This pup loves people and gets along with other dogs. Loves to play but settles when in his playpen. Asking $3000 as adoption fee. Cash or by credit card through western union or western union.

07/04/2024

This is Jamie, as much as a heart throb as his namesake Jamie Frazier on outlander! A real stud muffin for sure. He loves to love, full of puppy energy but can settle. Almost housebroken and is crate trained and puppy play pen trained. Gets along with other dogs. Loves people! Not going to be much over 15 lbs. more on the smaller size. Was holding him back and is indeed showable but would make a great pet. I’m adopting him out because I have another pup coming from Germany. Last pup I will be getting from overseas, as laws are changing as of august 1st. So unfortunately Jamie needs to find his new home. He’s up to date on his vaccines. Born 2-15-24. One year health guarantee and akc papers. His grandfather has 24 titles in Europe and from the most famous kennel for cairns, so very nice breeding! Healthy. If you’re interested call me at 815-494-5964. Adoption fee is $3500. Have a blessed day!

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July! We have one week old cairn terrier pups that were born June 27th to Molly (Izzys daughter) and Gus. 2 males and 1 female. All red brindles. Doing very well. First litter for Molly! She’s being a great mom as you can see! They are ready to go to their forever homes Saturday, August 24th. A $500 non refundable deposit holds your pup, with the rest due upon pickup. Total adoption fee is $3000. Includes first shots and wormings, akc registration papers and one year guarantee. Dad has all champion background and started akc showing has 2 3 point majors. Mom has a nice background as well, 4 th generation here. If interested feel free to call me at 8154945964. Please only serious inquiries. Ask all involved before calling. Thank you for understanding! Bless you all!

06/09/2024

He is now spoken for

This singleton, little brindle male, is just so chill… I’ve had a lot of interest in him, but then they realize they can’t get one at the moment. So please, I beg you, you should know BEFORE you call that you want to move forward. Even though, I have indeed enjoyed my chats with those interested. But here is the latest picture of the male that is available.., priceless

06/05/2024

This little guy is a singleton and out of clover. He is 2 weeks old today and is available. Call if interested! 815-494-5964

05/25/2024

The last female and pup out of this litter is now pending. If you’re interested in a future pup please give me a call. My number is 815-494-5964. Have a blessed day.

Babies are now being weaned off mom and walking and playing with much more vigor! 4 1/2 weeks old. One female still not spoken for. Ready June 22nd. Akc papers, one year health guarantee, first shots and wormings. Mom is Izzy dad is Gus. Adoption fee is $3000. Call if interested after you talk with family. Serious inquiries only please 815-494-5964.

05/24/2024

Finally received my picture from the York County Kennel Club of Maine, southern Maine Coastal Classic. Mr. Augustus Mccrae of Stoneridge or as we call him Gus recieved, on both Thursday and Friday, May 16th and 17th, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite S*x, for a three point major both days. I would love to thank both judges Mr. John C. Ramirez and not sure of the first judge since they list a man and it was actually a woman I showed under. Once I find out her name I will list her. I would also like to thank breeders Janice Swofford and Heather Christopher for entrusting me with such a lovely cairn.

05/11/2024

Here are Izzy and Gus’s babies. They are a little over 2 weeks old! One female is not spoken for in this litter. Ready Third weekend in June. Comes with akc papers, one year health guarantee, and first shots. If interested call me at 815-494-5964.

Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms! Fur or human!

05/05/2024

This little guy is up for adoption. He was the one and only surviving pup after a tragic attack on his mom, just 2 weeks before his birth. We lost the whole litter except him. mom underwent 2 emergency surgeries within 2 weeks. I bred this litter to hold back a male but finding it difficult with showing this year having the time to commit to him. So making a difficult decision to find him a home. He is showable and has no less than 5 famous dogs in his background. But since there are hardly any show homes, obviously pet home is also just fine. Pet adoption fee for this little guy is $3000. Of course Akc registration papers, one year health guarantee, first shots. If interested call me at 8154945964.

05/04/2024

Preparing Gus for a show we are going to in Maine in a couple weeks. His first show. My first one in a year, due to health issues I’ve had. I’m fine now, thank goodness. So off we go.

04/28/2024

Yum

04/24/2024

Izzy and Gus welcome their new additions to the cairn family! Announcing 4 females and 2 males. All red brindle! All are doing well. I have a few girls not spoken for. If interested call me (Lorrie) at 816-494-5964. Pickup will be June 22nd.

04/22/2024

Getting Libby ready for upcoming show. Libby is out of Belle and Elrond and is nine months old.

04/09/2024

I’m taking phone applications for 2 litters due middle to late April. Will be ready for new homes in June. I do have deposits on some already. My number is 815-494-5964. If I don’t answer please leave a message. More than likely I’m in the middle grooming and will get back to you as soon as I’m free. Have a blessed day!

02/29/2024

Hexa has now found her forever home.

Hexa is 10 weeks old this week and still available! She’s a looker. Nice breeding in her background. Has first shots, well socialized. Potty training has started. Adoption fee is $3000, includes one year health guarantee, akc papers, first shots and wormings. If interested I’m taking only serious inquiries. Call is your interview process. Please talk to all involved BEFORE calling me! Number is 815-494-5964.

02/20/2024

Hexa now found her forever home.

Hexa over at Dee’s house. Dee is taking care of Hexa our last female from the 12-29-23 litter. Doing so well with a new environment. She’s available and Dee has agreed to watch her as I take care of a new litter that was born by c section. Mom didn’t want Hexa around. If you’re interested call me at 815-494-5964. All details are in last post including price.

02/17/2024

Hexa found her forever home.

I now only have a silver brindle female available born 12-20-23. If interested please call me at 815-494-5964. She would be a nice show prospect or family pet. Ask all family members before calling. Serious inquiries only. Adoption fee is $3,000 and includes first shots, akc papers for pet ( at this price) first year health guarantee and raised in our home. Very nice breeding. Parents health checked.

02/11/2024

Here they are at 7 1/2 weeks old. The first three pictures are of each female. One is pending, the other 2 are available. You would not know which ones are available because I don’t let anyone choose before meeting them. Personally NOT color or looks are encouraged. Pictures never give the true look and essence of a future pup. I’ve been doing it this way for years and very successful in doing so.

The adoption fee is $3000, which includes first shots which is a five way (five shots in one), first dewormings, one year health guarantee, and of course akc registration papers.

All males are spoken for. Please only contact me if you have talked to everyone in the home first. Only serious enquiries. Please give up to an hour for phone interview and getting to know each other. I do care where they go and how they are cared for. My number is 815-494-5964. Have a blessed day ! Lorrie

02/08/2024

Now one girl pending and 2 still available

I had 2 people back out of a female so all three girls are now available for pickup on February 17th. Call if interested ! Please scroll down for more information including adoption fee. Please only serious inquiries! Please if you’re married talk to your spouse BEFORE you call. Have a blessed day!

02/04/2024

Ok normally don’t do this, but it so difficult to find anything cairn! So look what I found at Marshalls today. Only one they had here in Rockford. But heard they have them at TJMaxx also. Good luck!

02/01/2024

First three are the boys. The other dark girl are the last three. I only have one girl not spoken for. Ready for pickup on February 17th. They are 6 weeks old this week and are now very active and playing as well as eating. All doing well. $500 deposit with remanded due upon pickup/pickout, in cash only. Total adoption is $3000. Includes akc papers, first shots, one year health guarantee. Raised in home. Many champions in background, European and American. Many famous ones to boot. Will be beautiful. Call Lorrie at 815-494-5964. Only serious inquiries.

01/26/2024

I promised pictures of the babies today so here they are. First three are the boys. The other dark girl are the last three. I only have one girl not spoken for. Ready for pickup on February 17th. They are 5 weeks old this week and started eating. All doing well. $500 deposit with remanded due upon pickup/pickout. Total adoption process is $3000. Includes akc papers, first shots, one year health guarantee. Raised in home. Many champions in background, European and American. Many famous ones to boot. Will be beautiful. Call Lorrie at 815-494-5964. Only serious inquiries.

01/25/2024

I’ve been busy with grooming this week so I’m late putting up pictures of the pups. Tomorrow I promise!

In the meantime here is Arlo . Out of last springs litter. He’s such a sweet boy… and he’s so handsome!

01/18/2024

All males now spoken for I have 3 females available call if interested at 8154945964. Serious Inquiries only. Scroll down to see the females and other information like price and how you choose your pup.

These are the boys.

01/18/2024

Two girls now pending, one left

Call if interested. They are ready February 17. Call if interested at 815-494-5964. Please scroll down for pricing and how I work to get a pup before calling please. Only serious inquiries. Thank you Lorrie

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Hexa has now found her forever home. Hexa is 10 weeks old this week and still available! She’s a looker. Nice breeding in her background. Has first shots, well socialized. Potty training has started. Adoption fee is $3000, includes one year health guarantee, akc papers, first shots and wormings. If interested I’m taking only serious inquiries. Call is your interview process. Please talk to all involved BEFORE calling me! Number is 815-494-5964.

Available female

Hexa now found her forever home. Hexa over at Dee’s house. Dee is taking care of Hexa our last female from the 12-29-23 litter. Doing so well with a new environment. She’s available and Dee has agreed to watch her as I take care of a new litter that was born by c section. Mom didn’t want Hexa around. If you’re interested call me at 815-494-5964. All details are in last post including price.

This is Remy, he’s a full brother to the current litter. I think he’s absolutely gorgeous!

A quick video of Libby and Brody. Brody is still available and was born July 15th, 2023. Has 3 , 5 way shots. Father Elrond only one point away from his akc championship and mom has one major. Both parents health checked. Really nice combination. Brody will be around the 15 lb mark as an adult. Really nice rough coat. Great on the table for hand stripping. Very playful! Sweet boy. If interested call 815-494-5964. Adoption fee is $3000 and includes akc papers and one year health guarantee.

The 3 dark pups are still available! One is a female. All have their 5 way shots. They are akc registered. If interested contact me (Lorrie ) at 815-494-5964

The pups sure are having fun at Dee’s while we try to manage a burst pipe coming to our house. Plumbers sure don’t care if you have an emergency! But Dee came to the rescue and came and got these sweet babies. You can still see them! There are 3 available in this video

Green collar male: this male has found his home

Here is a video of red collar male

Video of blue collar male

@everyone Finally getting back to normal after my trip in China. No it wasn’t a planned trip for fun or to pickup a pup but to witness my son getting married. Trip was amazing and love my new daughter in law. Great trip but really exhausting! It took 4 weeks out of my normal schedule. Put a damper on taking calls and advertising the current pups I have. I want to thank especially Dee and Mike in taking care of the pups from Cinders and Xander keeping them trained and socialized! They are turning out to be really exceptional pups! Dad comes from Poland with all champion background, with one point away from his championship in the akc ring! He comes from a kennel that has produced over 300 champions worldwide. Mom has an extensive background as well. Her great grandfather won the cairn division twice at Westminster. Both parents have been checked by heart specialists , eye specialist. Dna test done. These are going to be healthy beautiful pups if you can look past the fluff. Ready to go now. Adoption fee is $3000. They have had 2 sets of shot, going outside, one year health guarantee. Born July 1st if this year. If interested please call me at 815-494-5964.

Xander and Cinders babies. Ready to go! Born July 1st, 2023. Akc papers, already have 2 set of their puppy series of shot (5shots in one), one year health guarantee. These are absolutely stunning pups. They look really dark some of them have a very light undercoat that when their puppy fuzz gets pulled it will be light. If you are interested please call me at 815-494-5964.

Xander and cinder’s babies! All are available. Want to thank Dee and Mike for watching out for these beautiful babies, while I’m in China. Sons getting married. So sorry I won’t be available until first week in October.

Cinder and Xander’s baby girls! Three are heading off to thier forever homes this morning. If you are interested please call after noon today at 815-494-5964.