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Meet Bear, a Great Pyrenees mix with a gentle heart and a delightfully goofy side. He loves dog friends, toys, and turning the backyard into his personal playground. Since coming to rescue, Bear has been discovering that people, home life, and affection can be pretty wonderful, too. Bear can be shy with new people, but once he feels safe, his sweet nature shines. He now seeks out his foster mom for pets and is learning to enjoy affection. A patient family that lets him build trust at his own pace will be rewarded with a loving companion. He has made great progress with leash walking, crate time, and exploring life indoors. Bear settles quietly with a chew or toy and responds well to calm, consistent guidance. Outside, Bear’s playful side takes over. He has a medium energy level and happily chases, wrestles, and rolls around with other dogs. He also enjoys tossing rope toys, investigating new chews, and sharing with his canine friends without resource guarding. Bear is generally quiet for a Pyr, though he may join in when the other dogs sound the alarm. He respects a fenced yard and has not tried to climb or dig out; a 4-foot fence should be suitable. He hops into a vehicle ready for an adventure, enjoys being brushed, and calmly accepts routine grooming. Bear is friendly with cats and now greets them nose-to-nose after a careful introduction. His gentle nature may also suit a home with respectful children and thoughtful, supervised introductions. Bear’s ideal home has a yard, a playful canine companion, plenty of toys, and kind people who enjoy walks, backyard fun, and quiet time together. With patience, consistency, and love, Bear is ready to blossom into the confident, devoted companion he is meant to be.
NGPR Pooch Profile
Name: Bear in KY
Age: 11 months old as of October 2026
Color: White
Dew Claws: Yes, Double
Estimated Adult Weight: 70 - 80 lbs
Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Richmond, KY
Medical: Neutered, 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: Working on it!
Can Be Placed With: Dogs, Cats, Older 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.
