Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Sabrina Carpenter. No, I may not be a famous singer. But I am gorgeous, and I do specialize in soft eye contact and emotional support staring. You’re welcome. Let’s just clear something up right away: I am not here for drama. I am not here for chaos. I am here for gentle vibes, cozy naps, and a human who understands that I am, in fact, a delicate flower in a slightly furry package. I am what the professionals call a “sweet, gentle, sensitive soul.”
Instead of touring the world, I was touring… a shelter kennel. For six months. Six. Whole. Months. Since the beginning of August. Behind bars. Watching other dogs come and go. Listening to the echo of barking. Trying to convince myself that maybe tomorrow would be my day. Do you know what that does to a girl? Before that? I was probably a country girl. No real home. Just roaming the countryside like some independent farm-chic heroine in a coming-of-age film. Except instead of a soundtrack and a happy ending, I mostly got “shoo!” and “go on!” and a lot of dust in my fur. So, yes, you could say that I’m figuring out how to be part of a family. I’m a sensitive soul under all this fluff. I notice tones. I read body language. I think before I leap. I’m not the kind of girl who crashes into your life like a wrecking ball. I sort of… tiptoe in. Sit nearby. Watch. Then slowly decide, “Okay. I think I’ll love you now.” But I’m learning. Every day I’m trying. I don’t need perfection. I need patience. I need someone who understands that half a year in a kennel and a lifetime of being “the stray” doesn’t just disappear overnight. I am a 1.5-year-old, 73-pound female Pyr/Poodle mix, which means I am equal parts majestic mountain guardian and emotionally complex curly-haired intellectual.
With other dogs, I’m what you might call the cool, aloof type. I don’t immediately join every group chat. I don’t attend every backyard wrestling match. I don’t throw myself into chaotic zoomie festivals with strangers like some kind of social butterfly with no standards. I observe. I assess. Once I decide I like another dog, I’m playful, appropriate, and actually pretty fun. I just don’t believe in forced friendships. Chemistry matters. So yes — I get along with other dogs. But I’m not here for nonsense. How do I do with cats? I don’t bother them. They exist. I exist. We coexist. I’m not chasing them, interrogating them, or trying to insert myself into their mysterious little feline business meetings. They can keep their high shelves and judgmental stares. I’ll keep my snacks and my dignity.
Have I been around kids? Let's see, there is Sam. Sixteen years old. Lovely human, I’m sure. But she is… tall. And teenage. And moves like someone who has never had to survive on her own in the wild and then half a year in a shelter contemplating life. Was I a little unsure? Yes. Did I file her under “large unpredictable creature”? Also yes. Now at the vet’s office, a small girl approached me. Tiny. Calm. Gentle hands. Soft energy. And I said, “Alright. You may pet the fluff.” And I allowed it. But here’s the difference: A calm kid walking up to me for 30 seconds in public? Manageable. I can rally. I can be brave. I can say, “Yes, tiny human, you may admire the fluff.” Living with a child 24/7? Entirely different plotline. That means constant movement. Noise. Friends coming over. Doors opening. Sudden hallway appearances. The possibility of being emotionally overwhelmed in my own home — which is supposed to be my safe space. And after half a year in a shelter and a lifetime of figuring things out on my own? I take my safe space very seriously. So while I can politely handle respectful children in short, calm public encounters, I would truly thrive in an adult-only home or a very quiet household where I don’t have to be “on” all the time. Given my sensitive, thoughtful, “let me process this first” personality, I would be happiest in a home without kids.
Energy level? Oh. We are sitting at a solid 4. I enjoy a nice stroll. A little backyard exploration. A refined game of chase with a vetted member of my inner circle. But after that? I would very much like to lie down and reflect on my day. Marathon fetch sessions in 98-degree weather? That sounds like something a Labrador would sign up for. I support them from a shaded area. I’m 73 pounds of fluff with a thoughtful heart and a moderate battery life. I don’t need constant stimulation. I need quality interaction. A walk, some sniffing, a little enrichment, and then I’m perfectly content to exist near you while you do your human things. If your dream dog is one who runs 12 miles before breakfast, we are not aligned. If your dream dog is one who enjoys a reasonable amount of activity followed by world-class lounging and soulful eye contact..I am your girl. Adventure-seeker or homebody? Homebody. Without hesitation. Listen… I have done the roaming thing. I have done the “out in the elements” era. I have done the “who knows where I’m sleeping tonight” storyline. These days? I prefer climate control. A consistent couch. The same four walls. A yard I recognize. A routine I can set my emotional clock by. Could I go on an outing? Sure. I do quite well out in public settings but do I want to live a life of always being on the move....that would be a no. Now, I kind of like car rides. I jump right in. Once I’m in, I settle. I observe. I take in the scenery like the thoughtful passenger princess that I am. So if you’re worried I’ll need to be hoisted like a reluctant sack of potatoes? Incorrect. I load myself. Because I am independent. But in a dignified way. Ah yes. Let’s discuss my personality — layered, nuanced, slightly dramatic, but ultimately very soft. With people, I’m a little unsure at first. I watch. I process. I keep a respectful distance while I gather data. But here’s the important part: You can see it in my eyes — I want the love. I want the pets. I want to lean into your hand and exhale like, “Okay… maybe this is safe.” I just need a minute. I’m a sweet, gentle, sensitive soul. The kind that bonds deeply once I know you’re steady. Once I trust you, I soften in the most beautiful way. I’ll come closer. I’ll rest near you. I’ll quietly choose you. I’m not the dog who crashes into your lap on day one. I’m the dog who earns her trust — and then gives you her whole heart.
Would I thrive best with a securely fenced yard, or would I do well in an apartment with “regular leash walks”? Let’s not overcomplicate this. Yes. I need a fenced yard. I am a former country girl who has already done the “wander the countryside and hope for the best” phase. We are not revisiting that storyline. A fenced yard means safety. Predictability. The ability to step outside, sniff the air dramatically, and handle my business without feeling like I’m auditioning for another season of “Lost & Alone.” Could I technically be leash-walked multiple times a day in an apartment setting? Maybe. But remember — I’m a sensitive, thoughtful homebody who likes routine and controlled environments. A fenced yard gives me space to decompress without extra pressure. Do I know any commands? First of all, I prefer the term “life skills.” Yes. I know sit. Because I am a lady. And I know paw. Which is essentially me offering you my hand in a formal introduction. Very refined. Very dignified. Very “nice to meet you, please admire the fluff.” So yes, I know sit. I know paw. And I absolutely have the capacity to learn more. Just remember: I respond best to kindness, patience, and the understanding that I am choosing to cooperate with you. Am I potty trained? Yes. Because I am a civilized woman. Have I been kenneled? Also yes. And I am, as stated, a model citizen in it. Do I prefer being out with my people? Obviously. I did not wait half a year in a shelter to voluntarily choose isolation. But if a kennel is part of the routine, I handle it like a mature adult. Do I chew on things I shouldn’t? Excuse me? No. I am 1.5 years old. I am 73 pounds. I have survived rural independence and six months in a shelter. I am not out here gnawing on baseboards like a teething goblin. I have dignity. Do I bark? Yes. But I am not out here hosting a TED Talk every time a leaf moves. I am what you would call the strong, silent type. I speak when necessary. When there is an actual reason. When something requires commentary.
And now… the part where I pretend I’m not deeply invested in you choosing me. If you want a soulful, sensitive, homebody queen who will sit politely, offer her paw like a Victorian lady, and guard your peace with quiet loyalty? I am her. Now, if you want to adopt me you need to fill out an adoption application. Yes. Paperwork. I know. Apparently they don’t just hand over 73 pounds of emotionally complex fluff to anyone who says, “Aww.” Once you apply, the rescue will send your app to my foster family — because they know me best and want to make sure its the Pyrfect fit for everyone involved. And when you are approved? You will need to pick me up in Hutchinson, KS.
Fill out the app at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Come get me, your future soul dog and the one that people won't be able to stop talking about much like my namesake.