The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Cairn Terrier breeders:
Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (genetic test)
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (by X-Ray)
Patellar Luxation Test - OFA
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (factor antigen test)