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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 8 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Great Pyrenees
Color
White
Age
Young
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
This is Marc (Anthony). And, yes, Marc really is this handsome. Cleopatra didn’t have a chance. Even Julius Caesar would be overlooked for this boy. 100 lbs. of love so far with still some weight to gain, he is one impressive dog. But then he starts kidding around and you see that, however he looks, he is one big goofball. Watch some Marc antics. It will be a great afternoon!
We think Marc spent some of his early years outside, because he is missing some of those manners that young Romans are usually taught. He just gets excited and jumps up. And sometimes he uses his mouth to play with you. He is learning manners in his wonderful foster home with two other Pyr boys, but he will need reinforcement on those. In short, he kind of acts a little younger than the 3 year old we think he is and he might alarm some of those miniature human beings. We feel he would do best with sturdy children over 10. As the video attached demonstrates, he loves other dogs. He is untested with cats. We are working on introducing him to them to see how he does.
Marc is a wonderful example of a Great Pyrenees boy, a unique breed developed to guard livestock. We would prefer that he go only to those who have experience with these dogs or who have thoroughly researched the breed. He is a pretty boy with brains to match, so it makes for more happiness if you understand his point of view.
If you are interested in adopting Marc, contact jane@bigfluffydogs and apply at www.bigfluffydogs.com
Marc is adoptable in MD, VA, WV, PA, NJ and New England.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/online-app.php. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM ADOPT-A-PET: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in it's listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters must understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for:1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only "hold it" for one hour per month of age (ex. a 4 month old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break).2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old, to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise.3.) Socialization: The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home.4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded tenfold, for years to come.Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy.Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time consuming, and can be expensive.All Dogs Require:Supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well socialized dog is more than worth the effort put in to get them there.
