Adopt a Great Pyrenees (medium coat)

Please note that we are not accepting any more applications at this time for Leia.

Children in the home must be at least 6 years old.

Previous dog experience is required, preferably large breed.

Female Great Pyrenees rarely cohabitate with other females successfully. Our goal is for each adoption to be a permanent placement, therefore homes that already have a female dog are not eligible to adopt a female Pyr.

Have you decided that a Great Pyrenees dog is what you need for your family? Have you just been patiently looking for the dog that is “the one”? Well, your wait is over because she is right here! Leia is the girl that checks off all of your boxes for your Great Pyrenees wishlist. You could even say that she is the “Pyrenees jackpot”. Here is what makes Leia great (spoiler alert: it is pretty much everything): she is young so you will have many, many great years to spend with her. She does not seem interested in partaking in that dreaded puppy phase that so many folks wish they could just skip past. She is a pure-bred Great Pyrenees and is true-to-the-breed with her characteristics. She excels at naps! In fact, at her foster home they say “Leia likes to... lay...” :) She is very smart and very quick to follow a routine. For all of you adopters who want a BIG Pyrenees (you know who you are!) then this is definitely the girl to check out because she is projected to be about 120 pounds at her ideal weight! Leia has the thickest and softest fur, it’s like petting a thick, white fur rug. She is super calm and laid-back; nothing seems to bother this girl. She gets along great with other dogs big and small so if you have a “Luke” at your house who has been waiting for his “Leia” then the wait is over. She has been cat tested and does not seem to even notice them. She is not much of a barker but she does let out a little unladylike burp every now and again after eating :) Here is what doesn’t make Leia great: nothing! Remember, we mentioned above that everything about her is pretty great!

NGPR Pooch Profile



Name: Leia in Louisiana



Age: 6 mos. old as of Feb. 2018



Color: white 



Dew Claws: double



Estimated Adult Weight: 120 lbs



Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Bossier City, LA



Medical: Spayed, 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 - doing great!



Can be Placed With: Kids, Cats, Other Dogs



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



Fees: $300 local adoption fee; $475 if adopted in the northeast.



If you can't foster or adopt at this time, please consider helping our Neediest Cases.



Please visit our ADOPTION CENTER to complete the application form and learn more about Pyrs and our adoption process. Thanks.

About Us: National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) is not a shelter. We are a not-for-profit, tax-exempt coalition of Pyr rescuers and rescue groups. We save Pyrs and Pyr mixes across the country and place them in approved foster homes so we know how they will interact with your family. Please consider adopting or fostering. Every dog who is fostered or adopted makes room for another Pyr coming out of a kill shelter. Prior to adoption, NGPR dogs are fostered for a minimum of two weeks (usually more), spayed or neutered and fully vetted. Dogs coming from out of area are certified with a USDA health certificate before going to their new homes. Our rescuers adhere to the highest placement standards and will take back any dog whose adoption does not succeed. Visit www.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 the application form below. 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. For more information about our adoption process please visit our adoption information page.

Want to help but can’t adopt now? You can make a tax-exempt donation by visiting our donation page.

This exceptional Great Pyrenees dog has been selected for sponsorship by National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR)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 Rescue Dogs.

Love this breed? NGPR now has a Rescue Store where your purchase goes to help our rescue dogs and neediest cases.