The Objectives of the Potomac Cairn Terrier Club are to:

• Perfect the Cairn Terrier by promoting discriminate breeding
• Preserve the working qualities of the Cairn Terrier while urging adherence to the standard
• Hold matches and shows under American Kennel Club rules and to support other shows
• Encourage sportsmanlike exhibition of Cairn Terriers
• Broaden the members' knowledge of Cairn Terriers and the sport by presenting education programs
• Be of service to members, fanciers, humane societies, and the general public, so far as Cairn Terriers are concerned