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Pekingese is a sassy, silly, energetic girl who is always on the go! She loves chasing tennis balls (although she won't bring them back :) and she loves to wrestle with the other dogs in her foster home. She also enjoys chasing squirrels and birds, and has ALMOST caught the pesky rabbit that keeps sneaking into the yard! Anytime she is outside, she is usually carrying around a stick she's found - she even tries to sneak them into the house from time to time. Due to her unfortunate background, Pekingese still has a bit of insecurity over food and high value toys/treats - she does not exhibit resource guarding with people, but she does not like to share with other dogs. This behavior has improved a lot already, and we're sure will keep getting better as she adjusts to always having the security of regular meals. Pekingese is super smart and does well with puzzle toys, slow feeders, and games that keep her mind busy. She also will spend hours chewing on long lasting dog chews and bones. She is fully housebroken, crate trained, great with kids, cats, dogs, and everybody she's ever met! She LOVES cuddling with her foster dad, and is super affectionate and snuggly. Pekingese will require a home with a secure fenced yard and with a calm, confident canine sibling to help him continue to navigate the dog world.

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Pekingese in MI

Age: 21 wks old as of mid May 2023

Color: white

Dew Claws: double dews

Estimated Adult Weight: 70+ lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Saginaw, MI

Medical: Pup will be placed on a spay/neuter contract with a date specified for the spay or neuter procedure to be performed by. 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 and crate trained!

Can be Placed With: Older Kids, Other Dogs, Cats 

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.

Transport: Not available to the West Coast - please see our list of Northwest dogs

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.