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My name is Giles!

Posted over 7 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Great Pyrenees
Color
White
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Well, you’ve just gotta’ meet Giles Pyr Boy. We aren’t sure he’s a dog. We think he may be a dog shaped sugar sculpture. Seriously, Great Pyrenees have a reputation for being sweet-tempered dogs (except if there is a bear threatening you or a coyote or a really ominous looking squirrel.) This guy, though, he defines sweet. He loves to cuddle. You are just the best thing he has ever seen. He thinks all people are just the best thing he has ever seen.

You would never believe, to meet him that he spent his young life tied up or in a crate. In fact, his “fine” first owners didn’t let him out of the crate even to do his business. When he got soiled, they just hosed him down in the crate. They decided he was too much trouble and posted him on Craiglist. That’s when he grabbed the heart of a young woman who was raised with and loved the breed. When she got him, he was nervous and confused, had urine burns and patches of hair missing. So she spent three months loving and rehabilitating him to turn over to
a rescue.

BFDR was the lucky recipient of this restored and entirely loving boy.
He has a beautiful curly coat and an even more beautiful heart. He is now not afraid of the crate and is learning not to be afraid to be left in it. He is house trained and loves every human being. Because of his size, he would likely do best with older chidren. He likes other dogs, loves the dog park, car rides, treats and toys. He is so happy to see you if you have been gone. And he didn't get the dog and cats memo, so he plays with the foster's cat! He likes children and running around in the park. And, unusually for a dog, he loves to look adoringly into your eyes for long stretches. BFDR’s founder, Jean Harrison, who knows the breed well, has described him as the “perfect” Pyr.

He will be 2 in September and weighs about 80 lbs. He has the ideal temperament and manner to be a therapy dog. He would like a fenced yard, some furry friends and someone who knows and loves the breed. He is currently being fostered in coastal GA but could be transported to a number of other locations. If you are interested in Giles, please contact jane@bigfluffydogs.com.

f 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.

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