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Tigger

Dutch Shepherd

Male, Adult

Candler, NC

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Attention: This is a courtesy posting only! This pet is NOT available through Mountain Pet Rescue. Please do NOT contact MPR for information about the pet or apply to adopt this pet on the MPR website. Contact johnmtrimbleiii@gmail.com for more information or to adopt the pet.Meet Tigger: Your Loyal Guardian, Adventure Buddy and Living Legend If you’re looking for a dog with heart, heroics and a bit of hilarious chaos woven in—Tigger might just be your guy.Tigger is a nearly 5-year-old, 110-pound Dutch Shepherd mix, built like a tank and powered by pure devotion. We’re heartbroken to be rehoming him due to an international move to Portugal, where his size makes flying impossible. He deserves a home where he can keep thriving, adventuring and protecting the people he loves.The Tigger Experience: What Makes Him Incredible• A Loyalist Through and Through: Tigger is the definition of “ride-or-die.” Once he bonds with you, he is all in—protective, affectionate on his own terms and happiest when he feels his people are safe.• Courage of a Warrior: This is a dog who has literally treed a bear and taken on both a chainsaw and a weed-wacker (don’t ask—he was defending us from the Evil Noisy Machines™). His bravery is unmatched, and he takes his guardian role very seriously.• Born for Action: Energetic and athletic, Tigger loves exploring, running, hiking and anything that gets him moving. He isn’t the best on-leash yet (think: eager freight train with enthusiasm), but with structure and consistency, he can improve.• A Goofy, Loving Soul Underneath the Grit: For all his intensity, Tigger is full of heart. He’s expressive, smart and deeply connected to his people once he trusts them.Challenges & Honest Notes (Because the Right Home Matters)• Not a Fan of Small Dogs: He got along great with larger dogs, but hated our corgi. Big-dog friends = yes. Small, bossy dogs = hard no.• Food Guarding Issues: Tigger has some food protection tendencies. He needs a home familiar with managing resource-guarding or willing to work with a trainer.• Needs Leash Work & Strong Handling: At 110 pounds of muscle and motivation, he needs a handler who is confident, consistent, and physically capable.Tigger’s Dream HomeTigger will thrive with: Someone experienced with working breeds A home with no small dogs (large dogs considered case-by-case) Adults or older teens in a calm but active environment A fenced yard or access to land where he can stretch his legs Someone who wants a fearless protector and loyal companion—not just a pet. He is NOT a couch-potato starter dog. He is, however, the kind of dog who will watch over you, adventure with you, and stick by your side with unwavering devotion.Contact me today at johnmtrimbleiii@gmail.com to meet or learn more about Tigger. All Mountain Pet Rescue (Asheville) animals are up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed/neutered and micro-chipped before adoption. Contact the foster parent or Mountain Pet Rescue at pets@mpravl.org for more information. Please note that visual breed identification of companion animals has been proven to be unreliable, so for most of our animals we provide a best guess at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our animals as an individual and do our best to describe and place pets based on personality not breed label. Mountain Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax deductible charity (EIN 82-3039637) located in Asheville, NC. January 7, 2026, 1:24 am

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Tigger

Dutch Shepherd

Male, Adult

Asheville, NC

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Tigger — part athlete, part bodyguard, part goofball. Tigger is a nearly 5-year-old, 110-lb Dutch Shepherd looking for a new home only because we’re moving to Portugal and he’s too big to fly. Tigger is high-energy, outdoorsy, and stupid loyal to his people. He loves to stay active and takes his role as “family protector” very seriously. Leash skills are a work in progress (think enthusiastic freight train), but his heart is always in the right place. He’s famously brave — he’s treed a bear and has valiantly battled chainsaws and weed-whackers to protect his humans. Underneath the tough guy act is a fun, expressive dog who bonds deeply with his people. Tigger does well with larger dogs, but no small dogs please (our corgi would agree). He has some food-guarding habits, so he needs a confident, experienced owner. Best fit: active home, strong leadership, big-dog lovers only. Tigger isn’t just a dog — he’s a legend in a fur coat.

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Kane

Dutch Shepherd

Male, 5 yrs

Piedmont, SC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Oh, hello dear friends! | heard you were looking for a grizzled, terrifyingly neurotically drivey cryptid in a rough coated dog suit. Or maybe he's secretly three cracked out owls in a trench coat, idk. What I do know is that Kane's body is housing the spirit of an old timey Wild West outlaw who chugs whiskey and shoots before he asks questions. This dog will hunt a needle in a haystack, throw a 5 gallon bucket 6' in the air, body slam you for no reason besides enjoying the tears of his humans, and will play with any toy that is toy- or even non toy-shaped. This 5 year old Dutchie was rode hard and put away wet when he was younger; a typical "you're in a kennel until you're brought out to work" scenario, that's fried his brain a smidge. (TBH I don't know if there was a fully developed lobe in there, but I can dream). His entire mouth is filled with worn down teeth and the souls of his enemies. His 'off' switch has faulty wiring- and he likes it that way- so no homes with frail seniors, special needs adults, or small children. This dude is the Chuck Norris of dogs, and needs a handler who likes em friendly but with a heavy dash of crazy. And that friendly refers to creatures with 2 legs, or 4 legged creatures without a hose pipe, if you catch my drift. So if you've got male dogs- or any small animals- that you actually like, don't apply. (Remember when I said he shoots first and asks questions later? Exactly.) So, if you're in the market for an addition that will make your parents say "why do you keep adopting dogs like this" with a tone of disappoint that excites you, look no further. Kane is available for adoption in Greenville SC. Out of area applicants must travel in to meet our dogs.

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Drax

Dutch Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos

Piedmont, SC

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Drax is a Puskas son, and genetically has the pizazz and drive you’d expect, but he was raised as a single dog in a pet family with kids, so he wasn’t developed in any meaningful way. He was very shut down and defensive when he arrived to us, and was confused by the change. He has never offered forward aggression, but is very clear with his stress signals and would air snap when approached by strangers. Now, Drax is on the neutral side of social with everyone he meets- and will willingly take snackies if offered by strangers. He is neutral to other dogs while in a kennel and on leash, and has been to multiple working dog days with 10+ dogs surrounding him with no reactivity issues. But in a household setting where dogs are loose, he WILL try to fight male dogs, intact or not. He will fight dominant females if they try to correct or dominate him. I do believe in a home with a dedicated handler or trainer he can coexist with appropriately behaved females if integrated correctly. Drax has high toy drive, med high prey drive, and med-high food drive, depending on the value of food offered. He is eager and biddable when training, and when he’s working for a handler he’s bonded with has that “you say jump,I’ll go to the moon” exuberance. He’s a lover boy, and has typical Dutchie Velcro tendencies. He has high possession, and no solid out- he will guard high value objects from people, including his known handlers. When taken to our working dog days, he didn’t readily offer to engage with the decoys until I ramped him up with the flirt first, and handed off to the decoy. At that point he realized the game included them, and willingly offered to engage for the rest of the session. Environmentally he is solid and unbothered by the clatter and curtains. His grip is nice for as green as he is; he needs development on pushing into the bite vs tugging, but the ability and desire is there. We are looking for a FEMALE handler for Drax. He is neutral with males, but will keep a close eye, and prefers to work for women. Knowing his history, this is understandable. He has been in a home with children, but given his possession and toy drive paired with his bull in a china shop, full send attitude, we would not consider homes with very small children. Out of area adopters MUST travel in to meet their approved dogs.

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Tigger Tiger

Dutch Shepherd American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 10 mos

Pelzer, SC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Want a dog that blends in with everything? This is your guy. No need to buy a camouflage collar, he's got you covered. Tiger is a mIx breed of "who the heck knows" and "I'm not really sure" so of course Dutch Shepherd mix is a guess. Tiger is upbeat and SMART. He is currently working on foundation obedience training and hopes to earn his graduation certificate. Tiger has been with us for over a year, he grew up in rescue, and really deserves his first FOREVER HOME. They ALL DO!! We will know more about Tiger once we receive feedback from our trainer. But feel free to email about this handsome boy. 7-17-25

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