The Cairn Terrier Club of Southern California was incorporated in 1955, and has been continuously contributing to the advancement and well-being of Cairn Terriers in Southern California ever since. As the only AKC licensed Cairn Terrier club in Southern California, the CTCSC stays busy with a variety of activities:

The CTCSC provides a wide range of health-related educational opportunities to members and the public. Recent activities include CERF testing (eyes), oral hygiene clinics, grooming demonstrations and a seminar on auto-immune deficiency syndrome in canines. Our club newsletter consistently includes articles pertinent to the breed, helping to keep members and subscribers up-to-date on the latest information and events.

An AKC sanctioned specialty show is held annually, and regular "B" matches are also presented by the CTCSC. Grooming and handling assistance is made available at the matches to allow interested parties to become acquainted with showing of Cairn Terriers.