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Meet Max, a Pyr gentleman with a story that will break your heart and then put it back together again. When Max’s owner fell on hard times and lost her home, she paid somebody to care for her dogs. This person left Max outside without food or water. Max was found weighing only half of his ideal weight, emaciated with severe muscle atrophy in his back legs. Animal control seized him as part of a cruelty case, but none of that ever touched the amazing puppy inside him.
Today Max is a confident, joyful boy with no fears to speak of. He's housebroken, leash trained, and crate trained, with a medium to low activity level. He's good with cats, giving them a curious sniff, and then leaving to play with his toys or get some pets. He’s good with all dogs and loves to play with them, he’s okay with kids, and is truly amazing when meeting new people - he’s calm and cool and politely accepts pets and hugs. He prefers to be inside, but when outdoors, he’s a perfect gentleman and doesn't dig. Max loves his toys and adores carrying them around and playing with them. His favorite treat is chicken, which is what he requests at every meal.
Max isn’t one to run all day or do agility activities - he much prefers a nice saunter around the neighborhood, and a leash-walk-only home would be great for him. He has no behavior issues at all - by his foster's account, Max is simply perfect. He “talks” when he’s happy and excited, which is super precious and will have you giggling for sure! This sweet boy would enjoy having doggie friends and playdates to socialize, though he doesn't require canine companionship to be happy. He'd do wonderfully as a leash-walk-only dog or in a home with a 4-foot fence. The ideal home for Max is one that will spoil and love him forever!
NGPR Pooch Profile
Name: Max in NC
Age: 11 months old as of September 2026
Color: White
Dew Claws: Yes, Double
Estimated Adult Weight: 100 lbs
Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Cary, NC
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 an Interstate Health Certificate required by the USDA confirming that all the above criteria have been met.
Housebroken: Yes
Can Be Placed With: Dogs, Cats, 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. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. 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. Fees for senior dogs (7 or older) and foster dogs will be adjusted accordingly.
More Information: Questions? The fastest way to learn more about a dog is to fill out our Adoption 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.
NYS Registered Non-Profit Rescue # RR102. National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) has been rescuing and adopting out Great Pyrenees since 2006. Our relationship doesn’t end with adoption, as we continue to support adopters throughout the lifetime of their dog.
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 have many Pyrs and Pyr mixes who need homes. You can see more of these beautiful dogs by clicking on Adoptable Dogs.
