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Max is a big beautiful boy and a total Pyr-lover’s Pyr! This gorgeous guy is even-tempered and chill. He loves going out for walks on his leash and thrives when he’s strolling through the neighborhood chillin’ with his human or humans. When not out on walk, Max prefers to be indoors with his humans - going out for quick bathroom breaks but hurrying back inside to curl up for a nap. Max is sweet and loving, steady and gentle. He loves meeting new people, he doesn’t jump - just sweetly leans in for more pets. Max does great with cats and children. He’s doesn’t even acknowledge other dogs out on his walks and he has done well with older female dogs in his home. Max would love home with humans around most of the time to keep him company. He’s happiest when he’s with his people! If this loyal and loving Pyr boy sounds like the right companion for you, apply today!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Max in NC

Age: 4 yrs 1 mo old as of Sept 2023

Color: white w/grey ear

Dew Claws: double

Estimated Adult Weight: 125 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Raleigh, NC

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: Kids, Cats, Older Female Dogs

Fencing: Secure VISIBLE fencing is required; invisible fencing WILL NOT contain this breed.

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.

We may consider fostering for some of our dogs who are in boarding. Please visit Fostering FAQfor an application and information about our fostering program.

If you can't foster or adopt at this time, please consider helping our Neediest Cases or making a tax-exempt donation by visiting our Donate page.

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.