Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
📖 Welcome to The Gulliver Guide to Being a Giant Goofball.
📍 Pickup Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
-Adopters will need to come pick up their new furry family member themselves.
📝 Apply here: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Rule #1: Personal space is a myth. If you're sitting down, congratulations—you've just become Gulliver's favorite piece of furniture.
Rule #2: Size is merely a suggestion. Sure, he may be built like he could wrestle a small bear, but in his mind he's roughly the size of a stuffed animal and should absolutely fit in your lap. Physics disagrees. Gulliver does not.
Rule #3: Every day is the best day ever. Whether he's zooming around with his signature brand of wonderfully uncoordinated enthusiasm, accidentally tripping over his own giant feet, or shamelessly demanding your full, undivided attention, Gulliver approaches life with the kind of joy most of us wish came bottled.
He's energetic, goofy, lovable, delightfully klutzy, and completely unaware of just how much dog he actually is. If you're looking for a perfectly polished gentleman...keep scrolling. If you're looking for a giant-hearted, wonderfully quirky best friend who will make you laugh daily and convince you that all attention should rightfully belong to him, congratulations—you've just found Gulliver. As every great explorer has an origin story, Gulliver's begins a little differently than most. This 7-month-old, 61-pound Goldendoodle/Anatolian Shepherd mix found himself searching for a new adventure after his family was moving and couldn't take him along. While that chapter wasn't the ending anyone hoped for, it did open the door for the one where he finally finds the forever crew he was always meant to have.
Of course, no expedition is complete without meeting the locals...and Gulliver has some very strong opinions about his fellow travelers. Other dogs? Absolutely! In fact, he'd really appreciate one that enjoys marathon play sessions because Gulliver firmly believes "I'm done playing" is simply a suggestion. If his foster sister decides she's had enough, he'll politely (read: loudly) file an appeal by barking until she reconsiders. If she happens to possess the bone he suddenly realizes he's always wanted? Well...he'll launch a full negotiation campaign until she caves. Thankfully, his methods involve persistence rather than any actual drama. There's no aggression, no resource guarding—just an oversized teenage puppy with approximately zero understanding of the phrase "take a hint." A canine sibling with patience, a sense of humor, or an equally questionable grasp of boundaries would fit right in. Now...the Expedition Committee has officially ruled that small animals are not suitable travel companions. Cats? Hard pass. Any creature that's bite-sized enough to activate his "MUST INVESTIGATE IMMEDIATELY" instincts should probably book a different adventure altogether. When it comes to tiny humans, Gulliver is convinced they were invented specifically to throw tennis balls, play fetch, and shower him with attention. He absolutely adores his foster family's kids and was especially smitten with their 11-year-old son from day one. He's the kind of goofy best friend who will happily spend hours playing outside, and even the kids can walk him on a leash. That said, Gulliver occasionally forgets he's no longer a tiny puppy and can get a little carried away with his enthusiasm. He's all heart, very little personal awareness, so we'd recommend a crew with kids around 7 or 8 years old and up who won't be accidentally flattened by an overexcited "I LOVE YOU!" body slam. As for strangers, every good explorer knows not to trust mysterious newcomers immediately. Gulliver takes his neighborhood security patrol duties very seriously and will announce visitors with his impressively deep bark until he's had a chance to assess the situation. Give him a few minutes (or let him watch his foster sister decide you're acceptable), and suddenly yesterday's suspicious stranger becomes today's newest best friend. He's naturally curious, a little cautious, and surprisingly thoughtful once he realizes you're not actually a pirate trying to invade his kingdom.
As the expedition continues, you'll quickly discover that Gulliver's preferred mode of transportation is...full speed ahead. His energy level clocks in somewhere around a 9 out of 10, which is both impressive and mildly concerning for anyone who values sitting still. His foster family takes him on two 1.5-mile walks every single day, and Gulliver's response is essentially, "That was a lovely warm-up. What's next?" If marathon hiking had a mascot, he'd be submitting his résumé immediately. Fortunately, he's a surprisingly respectable traveling companion. He rides quietly in the back seat, only requesting a small boost to climb aboard because apparently launching 61 pounds into an SUV is where he finally draws the line. On walks, he's quite the gentleman for a teenager. Sure, he occasionally zigzags like he's following an invisible treasure map only he can see, but he rarely pulls and genuinely enjoys exploring. Every now and then he'll locate the world's shadiest patch of grass, dramatically flop down for a thirty-second "expedition break," then pop back up as if absolutely nothing happened. Hydration, shade, and a quick recharge—he's basically an experienced outdoor guide. Truthfully, Gulliver isn't choosing between being an adventurer or a homebody because he'd like to be both. Take him hiking? Fantastic. Spend the afternoon exploring new trails? Even better. Stay home after all that so he can sprawl beside you and collect the attention he firmly believes he's earned? Now we're talking. As long as his favorite humans are nearby, he's convinced he's exactly where he's supposed to be. He's refreshingly free of the usual pirate mutinies, too. Food? Shareable. Toys? No guarding. Bones? He'd certainly like yours if another dog has it, but he'll campaign with persistence rather than conflict. Thunderstorms? Meh. Vacuums? Whatever. Strange noises? Hardly worth filing an incident report. It takes quite a bit to rattle this happy-go-lucky explorer. Water, however, remains...a complicated relationship. Every shower begins with Gulliver confidently announcing, "I'd like to participate in this adventure!" followed immediately by, "Actually...I've made a terrible mistake." He'll admire the idea of getting wet far more than the reality of it. Rolling around in freshly soaked grass, though? Five-star experience. And if he can scoop up half his water bowl in his delightfully scruffy beard and redecorate your floors one drip at a time, he'll consider that an added bonus. When he's not inventing indoor water features, you'll usually find him with a toy in his mouth, enthusiastically chasing a tennis ball, or convincing someone to throw it "just one more time." (For the record, "one more time" is approximately 437 throws.) Because of all that joyful chaos, Gulliver would be happiest with a securely fenced yard where he can burn off some of that endless puppy enthusiasm between walks. Those daily adventures are wonderful, but nothing quite compares to sprinting giant laps around the yard like he's discovering a brand-new continent...for the third time that afternoon.
By now, you've probably realized that every great expedition needs a dependable first mate, and Gulliver takes that role very seriously...provided the job description includes being directly involved in absolutely everything you're doing. He's an eager student who already knows commands like sit and kennel, and he catches on quickly because, at his core, he genuinely wants to make his people happy. Tell him what you're looking for, and you'll practically see the gears turning as he tries to earn an "Attaboy." It's hard not to root for a kid who's trying that hard. Thankfully, this explorer has also mastered one of life's most important survival skills: bathroom etiquette. He's fully potty trained, so you won't be embarking on any surprise indoor archaeological digs. When his crew heads off on their own adventures, Gulliver hangs out in the master bathroom, which has become his personal captain's quarters. Despite being a world-class collector of "borrowed treasures," he's surprisingly respectful with his finds. Kids' stuffed animals? Fair game. Socks? Absolutely worth confiscating. Random household items left within reach? They may briefly join his traveling collection. The important part is that he's a curator, not a destroyer. He simply likes carrying his prizes around as if he's returning from a successful expedition. Nothing gets shredded. Nothing gets demolished. Even though he has plenty of his own toys, apparently someone else's stuffed dinosaur just has...better character. As for security, Gulliver has happily appointed himself Head of Neighborhood Relations. If a stranger walks by the house or someone comes to the door, he'll enthusiastically announce their arrival with a bark that sounds much bigger than his age suggests. At the end of every adventure, though, it all comes back to one simple truth: Gulliver doesn't actually care where the journey takes him. He just wants to be wherever his people are. Whether you're folding laundry, making dinner, working from home, heading out for a walk, or simply existing in the same room, he'll happily volunteer as your enthusiastic assistant. He may not be particularly qualified for the position, but his attendance record is flawless, his optimism is contagious, and he'll love you with every oversized, goofy ounce of himself.
If you think your home might be the final destination on Gulliver's map, you'll need to fill out an adoption application. Why? Because contrary to popular belief, we don't determine adoptions with a game of eeny, meeny, miny, moe, a wrestling match, or by seeing who comments "MINE!" the fastest. Your application lets us send it to Gulliver's foster family, who knows him best and will help us find the family that's the perfect lifelong adventure partner for this wonderfully goofy explorer.
📍 Pickup Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
📝 Apply here: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
And before anyone asks...no, Gulliver will not be delivered by Amazon Prime, DoorDash, FedEx, UPS, carrier pigeon, hot air balloon, or his own giant puppy legs. His approved adopter will need to come pick him up in Tulsa. Trust us—he's absolutely worth the trip.