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Meet Crispin, a Pyr mix who is discovering just how wonderful life can be! His DNA says he is 75% Great Pyrenees and 25% Bloodhound, which explains his classic white Pyr body paired with an adorable hound head. He has a long, luxurious white coat that he absolutely loves having brushed. Crispin came from a hoarding case in Tennessee and is still learning that people, routines, and all the good things that come with a loving home aren’t scary. He is making wonderful progress and showing us what a sweet boy he is. Crispin is housebroken and crate trained, and his overall house manners are coming along nicely. His foster family has been working with him on confidence, routines, and schedules. He has a low activity level and is happiest taking it easy - he loves to sleep!
Crispin has been exposed to male and female dogs of different sizes and has shown no preference - he is happy to be around them all. He would love to have another canine companion in his forever home to continue teaching him how to be a dog. He hasn’t been exposed to cats yet, but he seems very chill and may do well with proper introductions. He has shown no interest in chickens, which he sees from a distance. He has also had lots of people coming and going and generally responds by quietly watching the action before settling down for a nap. When the neighbors come over, he gives plenty of happy tail wags, so we think he has a real soft spot for friendly folks and kids!
Crispin is also a great little travel buddy - he is perfectly fine in the car. He loves being brushed, and his absolute favorite treat is beef liver. One of his sweetest breakthroughs happened when he learned to ask for treats and gently take them right from his foster’s fingers. He is turning into an absolute softie! He is learning to trust, and slowly discovering that humans can be kind. His ideal home would be a quieter family, young or old, with another canine companion and a 5-foot securely fenced yard. Most of all, Crispin needs people who will be patient, loving, and willing to continue building his confidence and trust at his own pace. Give this boy a little time and a lot of love, and you may just discover the sweetest dog in the world!
NGPR Pooch Profile
Name: Crispin in VA
Age: 20 weeks old as of beginning of September 2026
Color: White
Dew Claws: Yes, Double
Estimated Adult Weight: 100+ lbs
Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Vienna, VA
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.
