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Lucius is a very handsome Akbash, who found his way into rescue after his owner dropped him off at a shelter when he could no longer care for him. Akbash are guardians similar to Pyrenees and true to his breed, Lucius is a gentle soul--loyal, alert and intelligent. He has lived indoors and does great as an inside dog with outdoor privileges. He is well-mannered, house trained and doesn’t require crating—he will bark to let you know when he needs to go outside. Lucius is a very tall and very long boy, 3’9” tall, 4’0 long. Like all Akbash, he can jump, which is why he needs a tall, six-foot fence. Grooming is easy with the Akbash shorter coat so you can skip those expensive visits to the groomers. Lucius would love a female companion to play with. He hasn’t been tested with cats or small animals. He rides well in the car, listens attentively and walks well on lead.  Lucius is a very loving dog looking for the right furever home who will appreciate all his wonderful qualities as a guardian and a companion. 

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Storm in TN

Age: 3 yrs 11 mos old as of Feb 2023

Color: All white medium length coat

Dew Claws: double

Estimated Adult Weight: currently 100 lbs, needs to gain 25 more pounds

Current Location: NGPR approved boarding in Mosheim, TN

Medical: Neutered, dewormed, negative for heartworm, up-to-date on vaccinations and currently on flea, tick and heartworm preventative. This dog travels with a Interstate Health Certificate required by the USDA confirming that all the above criteria have been met.

Housebroken: yes

Can be Placed With: Laid-back female dogs, Cats and sml animals unknown, Kids unknown

Fencing: Secure VISIBLE fencing is required; invisible fencing WILL NOT contain this breed. Storm requires a 6 ft tall fence.

Fees: Adoption fees are determined on a sliding scale depending on age, location and transport.  Fees for dogs adopted locally start at $400 and can range up to $700 for puppies under six months. Puppies placed on spay/neuter contracts receive $100 back when the dog is spayed or neutered. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. Fees for senior dogs (7 or older) and foster dogs will be adjusted accordingly.

NYS Registered Rescue # RR102

Our goal is to assess every application on its own merits. Key considerations are: 1) the experience of the applicant with large breed dogs 2) children in the household or regularly visiting the household are ready for a large-breed dog who is a guardian by nature and 3) the sex of other dogs currently residing in the household to avoid same-sex aggression issues. For puppies under six months old, the applicant’s ability to socialize the puppy with older dogs is a priority.

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Please complete the adoption application and visit nationalpyr.org to learn more about Pyrs and our adoption process. National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) is not a shelter. We are a non-profit, tax-exempt rescue who has been rescuing the breed for 15 years.  Visit nationalpyr.org to learn more about us, our mission and our breed.

More Information: Questions? The fastest way to learn more about a dog is to fill out our online application. If you call or e-mail you are reducing your chances of adopting this animal as we direct our time and energy to first serving those who apply. 

We have many Pyrs and Pyr mixes who need homes and not all of them are posted. You can see more of these beautiful dogs by clicking on Adoptable Dogs.