Mahan Terriers
- Novato, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Nancy M., the breeder behind Mahan Terriers located in Novato, CA. Our dogs are hand raised and we strive to give families healthy, good temperamented irish terriers.
Q. & A. with Nancy
Why did you start breeding?
Purchased irish terriers in 2001, 2002 and began showing. After getting Championship on one of them then got another in 2009 got her championship and grand championship. Then bred her in 2014 and two of those pups became grand champions and another a champion.What makes your program special?
I have done limited breeding but have produced show quality Irish in all of my litters.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Getting a puppy from Nancy
Nancy has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"Includes AKC registration and shots. All puppies are same price and registration is included as is at least 2 sets of shots."
Contract & health guarantee
Nancy may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Nancy offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Nancy directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nancy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Novato, CA
2416 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Oakland Airport
2401 miles away
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More about Nancy
Nancy has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 months
Nancy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Nancy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mahan Terriers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Starr, mom
Irish Terrier
About Starr
Starr is a female Irish Terrier over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Mahan Terriers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Irish Terriers.
Brucellosis, Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
