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Pat Joyce is a retired MD specialist in Infectious Disease and Public Health. She has owned and loved Cairn Terriers since 1983 when she picked the breed after reading the AKC dog breed book in her local public library. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit as well as an AKC Judge, working initially for approval of the Terrier Group. Her dog “Gordo” is a Platinum Grand Champion and won Best of Breed at Westminster Kennel Club in 2013.
Dog Shows
Discover the essence of the Cairn Terrier, focusing on its temperament and expression as key elements in defining breed type.
All About Judging
Explore Cairn Terrier proportions: Learn to judge breed type accurately, from head to body, ensuring adherence to the breed standard.
Meet the Judges
Insights from Terrier Group AKC Judge Pat Joyce. Read about judge’s opinions on various topics regarding the Terrier Group dog breeds.
All About Judging
The US Cairn Terrier breed standard of 1938 refers to a “general foxy expression” in a hardy and game Terrier, but it gives no other
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