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Memphis—the most handsome boy around with the PYRsonality to match! This young kid is now accepting applications to find his PYRfect furever family! He wanted us to be sure to tell everyone how much he loves people—all people! He is not only gorgeous, but smart, very treat motivated and is ready to learn as much as he can! He knows sit, crate, rides great in the vehicle, and loves to be groomed. He gets very excited when his person gets his harness out—that means it is time for his walk! Memphis also really enjoys water and playing so he is looking forward to summer :) He likes other dogs but is more interested in his people so would do great as an only dog for an active family looking for their new best friend. He looks forward to his daily hikes thru the woods—he is trying to shed a few pounds to ensure he looks his best when he meets you. He could possibly be a great camping companion, up for hiking and enjoying the campfire at night. If you are fun-loving, active, have large breed experience and want to add a fun-loving boy to your family, look no further! To learn more about this big hunk of burning love, put in an application today!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Memphis in OH

Age: 1 yr 7 mos old as of Sept 2023

Color: white with badger markings

Dew Claws: Double

Estimated Adult Weight: 130 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Bellevue, OH

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: Cats, Other Dogs, Kids

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.