About the people at Emeraldcity

Emeraldcity Cairn Terriers are based in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia, which is right next to the Australian Capital Territory - Canberra, and the cairns are bred, exhibited, groomed and cared for by husband and wife team Ginnette Loft and Peter Miller.

Ginnette has been involved with pedigree dogs since 1989, when she purchased her first Australian Silky Terrier from George Grendon of "Barrian" kennels, who became her mentor. She was Secretary of the ACT Australian Silky Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier Club for five years. Ginnette then became involved in Cairn Terriers, purchasing her first in 1998. She is a member of the Victorian Cairn Terrier Club and a past member of the British Terrier Club of NSW, the Canberra and District Sporting Terrier Club and the ACT Ladies Club (All Breeds).  She was Secretary and Publicity Officer of the Canberra and District Sporting Terrier Club for three years, and a past Committee member of the Cairn Terrier Club of NSW.

Ginnette is currently the President and an inaugural member of the Bungendore and Palerang District All Breeds Kennel Club.

Ginnette has been involved in a variety of volunteer work involving dogs over the years, including:a Pets as Therapy program for frail aged people in hostels and nursing homes;assisting elderly and sick people to care for their pets through the organisation PAWS; and the dog rescue organisation ACT Rescue and Foster (ARF)

Peter's background includes owning horses, for racing and steeplechasing. He is co-owner of the Champion Tasmanian horse "Outstride", winner and multiple place getter in The Grand National Steeplechase at Flemington, Victoria. Peters love of animals and understanding of structure and movement meant he quickly became involved with dog breeding and showing when he met Ginnette. Together they have developed Emeraldcity into one of the most successful cairn terrier kennels in New South Wales and the Country, with multiple In Show and Group level awards at both All Breeds and Speciality Shows.

Ginnette and Peter take great pride in breeding and exhibiting their beautiful Cairn Terriers, and love the independent spirit, friendly outgoing temperament and the very people-oriented nature of this hardy Scottish breed. While show awards are fantastic recognition of the quality of dogs they are breeding, an Emeraldcity Cairn Terrier is a beloved companion to Ginnette and Peter, first and foremost.

Emeraldcity puts the happy life of their Cairn Terriers as its top priority. As ethical breeders, Emeraldcity will only sell puppies with a spay/neuter contract, not allowing indiscriminate breeding from their precious cairns. Emeraldcity is fortunate to have a partnership with Australia's premier Cairn Terrier breeder, Joymont kennels, and has approved access to the Joymont bloodlines.

Ginnette and Peter support the future of the breed by introducing new people to showing, and responsible breeding, and by encouraging health testing.

Emeraldcity cairns reside in almost all states of Australia, as well as overseas. They are companion dogs, show dogs, agility competitors and therapy dogs.

Anyone who has visited Emeraldcity Cairn Terriers knows - they breed for QUALITY, not QUANTITY, and ensure that all of their pups are wonderfully socialised and are used to living in a happy home. The Emeraldcity focus is on the puppies health, temperament and conformation, aiming for the best in all areas. Emeraldcity cairn terriers are bred to the Country of Origin Cairn Terrier Breed Standard (UK), as this is the Gold Standard of the breed and what all good Dog Breeders should always aim for and be guided by.