McCarthy Ranchette LLC

McCarthy R.

Breeder of Great Pyrenees

  • San Diego, CA
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Lobo
Moonshine

Great Pyrenees litter

Planned May 2027

Ready June 2027
Lobo
Bailey

Great Pyrenees litter

Planned June 2027

Ready Aug. 2027

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 Pics

  • What makes your program special?

    We place our puppies in home based on temperaments, both with our assessments personally from observing them daily, and Volhard temperament testing. We invest significantly in our puppies from health testing of parents prior to planning breedings to Puppy Culture curriculum we do with puppies and ENS protocol. We work hard to match each puppy with the right fit for a family's home and lifestyle.

  • 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.

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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

McCarthy partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“We evaluate temperament and your needs and match at approximately 7-8 weeks of age. The more honest information you give us, the better success we have in finding a puppy for your home in which all will thrive. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit that secures a spot in a litter. The remaining $2,150 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

“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. ”

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.

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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
      • Food & treats
      • 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

5806 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at San Diego Airport

5826 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

McCarthy can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about McCarthy

  • Club memberships

    McCarthy is a member of Great Pyrenees Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., CHIC Certified.

  • McCarthy has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    McCarthy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • McCarthy’s links

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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.