Adopt a Great Pyrenees (long coat)

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

Previous dog experience is required, preferably large breed.

Merlin’s mystical powers will appear when he magically wins your heart! With his puppy-like energy and playful attitude, he is looking for a furever family to call his own. Merlin came to his Foster Mom a little undernourished and underweight, but is putting on some pounds and developing a beautiful coat! Not one to just lie around, he plays energetically with his foster siblings both large and small and would love an active canine buddy and older kids to play with. He’s a smart, happy boy - he loves his chew toys and will run after—but not retrieve—them when thrown (retrieving is evidently for other breeds!) He likes cats too, but may be too energetic around them. Merlin has good manners while eating and is not protective of his food. Almost completely housebroken, he is happy indoors once he has spent his energy wearing out the other foster sibs. He’s a medium level barker outdoors, but quiet at night in the house. Merlin may be a magician but he’s not an escape artist - he's never tried to get out of his fenced yard. He’s working on his leash skills and doing great! True to his breed, Merlin is sure to be a Pyrfect Pyr...fun, fearless, attentive and protective of his forever family. Look at that face! Doesn’t Merlin belong in your family photos?



NGPR Pooch Profile



Name: Merlin in KY



Age: approx. 2 yrs old as of Feb. 2018



Color: White with ears tipped in tan -



Dew Claws: yes



Estimated Adult Weight: 79 lbs upon arrival, but gaining in foster care!



Current Location: NGPR approved foster in KY



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: working on it, learning fast!



Can be Placed With: Kids (he’s energetic, older kids would be best),dog-savvy Cats, Other Dogs all sizes



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



Fees: $475 adoption fee.



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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.

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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.

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