McCarthy Ranchette LLC
- San Diego, CA
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Great Pyrenees litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm McCarthy R., the breeder behind McCarthy Ranchette LLC located in San Diego, CA. Our journey with breeding started with a passion for breeding quality sheep. The partnership with our dogs became central. We have created a program built around genetic and health and orthopedic testing, and central focus on temperament, through mentorship with other breeders we highly respect.
Q. & A. with McCarthy
Why did you start breeding?
We are a small scale "ranchette" in San Diego county. We believe in responsible breeding, ensuring the health of our dogs and sheep flock. It is important to us that we breed for good temperament, with a focus on lifelong animal health goals. We believe that health should be a focus of any breeding program, with the ability to be honest about what works. Profile photo by Denver Pet PicsWhat makes your program special?
Puppies are ready to go home 8-12 wks, and will be exposed to a variety of experiences, people, children, noises, and farm animals. Puppies will be Limited AKC Registered, examined by a vet, received doses of flea control/dewormer if appropriate, and vaccinated for DAPP. Our goal is that these puppies are placed in their lifelong homes that are dedicated to caring for them their entire lives.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and badger and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
McCarthy Ranchette's White Claw
Went homeMale
Bailey
Went homeFemale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Brown Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow Boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from McCarthy
McCarthy 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
“Price includes limited (non breeding home) AKC Registration, initial vaccines, dewormer and flea control, health guarantee, initial socialization and exposure, Microchip and registration, health exam. Deposit is refundable in that we cannot find you a suitable puppy in the litter or do not have availability.”
Contract & health guarantee
McCarthy 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 McCarthy 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 McCarthy 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from McCarthy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in San Diego, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Diego Airport
Flexible meeting point
McCarthy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about McCarthy
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., CHIC Certified.
McCarthy has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
McCarthy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
McCarthy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
McCarthy Ranchette LLC 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
Litter and program updates
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Program update on 15 Jan. •The look of a good boyyy! Prospect Pyrs Lobo, our amazing male.
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Program update on 15 Jan. •…We took our one year old male Lobo (Prospect Pyrs Lobo) to a UKC show this weekend and boy was he spectacular! This sweet boy at OUR FIRST EVER SHOW won 🏆 Best in Show, A Reserve Best in Show, 3 Best of Groups and 4 Best of Breed under 4 different judges! 🥇 Shows can be long days but Lobo enjoyed all the nap time in between the events. It’s our first time focusing on shows because we do want our dogs to be able to prove conformation too. Thank you, @prospectpyreneesllc for allowing us to have Lobo. We adore him. Thank you sincerely to Judge Karyn Juelch, Judge Jerry Brown, Judge Frances Conner and Judge Kim Davis! We are grateful and learned so much.
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Litter update on 22 Sept. 2025 •Outdoor play time! May or may not have involved some mud.
Bruno and Sake's litter
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Litter update on 12 Sept. 2025 •Bruno and Sake's litter
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Litter update on 12 Sept. 2025 •
Bruno and Sake's litter
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Litter update on 12 Sept. 2025 •5 weeks old
Bruno and Sake's litter
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Litter update on 06 Sept. 2025 •4 week old “professional headshots”
Bruno and Sake's litter
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Program update on 05 Sept. 2025 •Week 4 pups- Bruno X Sake
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Litter update on 17 Aug. 2025 •Bruno and Sake's litter
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Litter update on 14 Aug. 2025 •The puppies are just over a week old today and will soon open their eyes.
Bruno and Sake's litter
Parent dogs
Moonshine, mom
Great Pyrenees
About Moonshine
Playful, happy, even sense of humor, but will switch quickly to assertive when protecting the flock.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), +4 more.Sake, mom
Great Pyrenees
About Sake
Calm, centered and therapeutic in nature. A graceful example of the breed.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
McCarthy Ranchette LLC 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 Great Pyrenees.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Wisdom Panel, Multifocal Retinopathy 2 (CMR2), Multifocal Retinopathy 3 (CMR3), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Genetic Diversity Test, Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia, Great Pyrenees Type, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), 2,8-Dihydroxyadenine (2,8-DHA) Urolithiasis, DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
