Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
💎👑 Please rise for Her Grace, Countess. 👑💎
This elegant little aristocrat carries herself like she inherited a centuries-old estate complete with servants, chandeliers, and a trust fund. She doesn't need to announce that she's important—you'll know the moment she gracefully parks herself on the deck, surveys her kingdom, and silently judges the landscaping decisions you've made. Naturally, a lady of her status has a few expectations. For example, the grass should be dry. Perfectly dry. Dew? Absolutely unacceptable. Rain? How dare the weather. If the lawn has the audacity to be even slightly damp, Countess will politely wait for someone to chauffeur her to an appropriate potty location because, quite frankly, wet paws are beneath her social standing. With her striking looks, graceful personality, and just the right amount of diva energy, Countess has all the makings of nobility. She may not actually own a castle....but we're pretty sure she's already picking out where she'd like you to build one.
📍 Location: McAlester, OK
-Adopters will need to come pick up their new furry family member themselves.
Apply at:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Countess is a 9-week-old, 17-pound female Great Pyrenees, and while her title suggests she was born into luxury, her actual résumé looked a little less Downton Abbey and a lot more survival expert. Before rescue, this little noblewoman spent her days weaving through traffic like she'd mistaken the highway for a royal promenade, all while doing her best to avoid the coyotes that considered the area part of their estate. It's safe to say her early life was missing a few important aristocratic essentials...like safety, room service, and a staff whose sole purpose was making sure Her Grace never had to worry about anything. Thankfully, her royal rescue party arrived just in time. But because apparently the universe enjoys giving tiny puppies unnecessarily difficult origin stories, Countess wasn't out of the woods yet. Shortly after arriving in foster care, her foster realized something wasn't quite right. The diagnosis? The dreaded parvo. She tackled it with far more grit than you'd ever expect from someone who now refuses to let a single dewdrop touch her royal paws. These days, Countess has officially evicted parvo from her kingdom and is back where she belongs—playing, growing, supervising her household from the deck like she's conducting inspections of the royal grounds, and reminding everyone that courage and elegance can absolutely coexist. She may be a self-proclaimed diva when it comes to damp grass…but this little Countess has already proven that when life throws her a real battle, she's anything but delicate. Beneath all that beauty is one incredibly brave little girl who's ready to trade surviving for simply being someone's beloved best friend.
When it comes to mingling with the other members of high society, Countess is surprisingly down-to-earth. She absolutely loves other dogs and is always happy to invite them to what she assumes is a royal garden party. She enjoys playing, chasing, and generally making new friends, but unlike some overenthusiastic nobles, she actually understands etiquette. If another dog politely declines her invitation or lets her know they'd rather not participate in today's festivities, Countess respectfully accepts their decision and moves on. Proper court manners? Already ahead of schedule. As for cats, the neighboring feline kingdom has yet to schedule a diplomatic summit, so we simply don't know how Her Grace feels about whiskered dignitaries. Countess also hasn't had the pleasure of meeting any tiny humans yet, but we think she'd likely do quite well with kiddos. She is, however, still very much a puppy, which means she's currently attending the prestigious Academy of "Everything Belongs in My Mouth." During this teething phase, she'll occasionally mistake fingers, sleeves, and unsuspecting pant legs for chew toys. It's completely normal puppy behavior, but like any young aristocrat, she'll benefit from gentle guidance as she learns the difference between appropriate royal toys and...well...your children. Meeting new people? Countess doesn't waste time waiting for formal introductions. If she spots a potential new subject—I mean friend—she's thrilled to make their acquaintance. Her excitement sometimes causes her to forget that four paws are generally expected to remain on the ground, so she'll occasionally greet visitors with an enthusiastic little hop. Fortunately, once the initial celebration is over, she settles down quickly. She's incredibly smart, eager to learn, and this is one of those puppy habits that should improve nicely with consistency and training.
On the Royal Activity Index, Countess clocks in at a lively 7 out of 10. She's got enough energy to conduct thorough inspections of the kingdom, organize spontaneous zoomie festivals, and ensure every toy has been properly tested for durability. But once her noble duties are complete, she's more than happy to retire to the castle and spend quality time lounging beside her favorite humans. Even aristocrats appreciate a good nap. At the moment, Countess still requires a chauffeur to load her into the royal carriage because she's simply too little to hop in herself. Once she's settled, though, she's the picture of composure. As for leash walks, Her Grace has informed us she's still a bit young for those official royal processions. Like every puppy, she'll need time, patience, and practice to learn proper leash etiquette, but she certainly seems like the type who will enjoy strolling through her kingdom once she's old enough. Will she grow into an adventurous explorer or a distinguished homebody? The answer appears to be...yes. Countess loves running around the yard, playing with the other dogs, and investigating every fascinating corner of her domain. But when the excitement dies down, she's perfectly content relaxing with her people and supervising household operations from a comfortable location. Her overall personality is exactly what you'd hope for from a future noblewoman. She's incredibly sweet, adapts quickly to routines, loves to play, and equally enjoys winding down with her humans afterward. In fact, she's become so accustomed to mealtime that she has developed her own little pre-dinner performance. As her foster prepares breakfast or dinner, Countess breaks into an adorable happy dance worthy of a royal celebration, accompanied by the sweetest little song to politely remind everyone that she is, in fact, waiting very patiently for her banquet. Water games, however? Hard pass. Countess has made it abundantly clear that damp paws are an unacceptable condition for members of the aristocracy. Toys, on the other paw, have been officially approved by the crown. She loves chasing them, pouncing on them, and making sure they're all properly exercised. Fetch, however, is apparently a misunderstood concept. Countess will enthusiastically chase the ball because obviously it cannot be allowed to escape the estate. Retrieving it and bringing it back to you, though? That's where your expectations become unreasonable. A Countess does not fetch. She delegates.
When it comes to choosing her forever kingdom, Countess would much prefer one with a securely fenced yard. Could she survive without one? Perhaps. But let's remember she's a Great Pyrenees, a breed famous for believing property lines are more like...friendly suggestions. Give a Pyr an unfenced yard and before long they'll decide it's their civic duty to inspect the entire neighborhood, three nearby counties, and possibly a neighboring state. We'd really hate for Her Grace to perform an unauthorized royal tour, so a secure fence is definitely high on her list. An apartment probably wouldn't be her first choice, either. While she's perfectly capable of relaxing indoors, she's also a growing puppy who enjoys stretching her legs, chasing her sisters, and conducting very important inspections of her outdoor estate. A little room to romp would suit this Countess just fine. Potty training is also exactly where you'd expect it to be—with a baby puppy who's learning a little more every day. Consistency, patience, and plenty of praise will help this young noblewoman continue earning her degree in House Manners. When bedtime rolls around, Countess settles into her crate beautifully. She sleeps peacefully with one of her sisters, proving that even independent aristocrats enjoy a royal slumber party. Like every teething puppy, Countess briefly launched a campaign against table legs and chair legs, apparently believing handcrafted wooden furniture was included in her chew toy collection. Thankfully, once actual chew bones and puppy toys were introduced, she caught on quickly. She's a smart little lady who learns fast when given the right alternatives. As for barking, she's still relatively quiet. She occasionally joins in while roughhousing with her sisters, and she'll happily announce the arrival of deer, because apparently someone has to keep the wildlife informed that they're entering noble territory. And finally, let's discuss the diva allegations. They're accurate. Countess genuinely carries herself like she owns the estate. She'll perch on the deck with an expression that says, "Yes...everything the sunlight touches is under my supervision," quietly observing her kingdom like a tiny aristocrat conducting daily inspections. Then there's the grass. If it's dry? Wonderful. Business may proceed. If there's morning dew? Absolutely not. Her Grace refuses to lower herself to such conditions. In fact, if the lawn has the nerve to be damp, her foster literally has to pick her up and place her on the grass before she'll even consider taking care of business. Wet paws are, quite simply, beneath a Countess of her stature. Behind the dramatic standards, though, is an incredibly loving, intelligent, resilient little girl with movie-star looks and a heart that's every bit as beautiful as her fluffy coat. She'll make you laugh daily, keep you endlessly entertained, and somehow convince you that carrying a puppy to avoid damp grass is a perfectly reasonable part of your morning routine. Honestly...she already has us trained.
👑 Has Countess graciously allowed you to dream about becoming part of her royal court?
Excellent. Your first assignment as a loyal subject is surprisingly simple.
Head over to https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app and submit your official request for an audience with Her Grace. Once you've completed your paperwork (because apparently even royalty is buried in bureaucracy), our wonderful volunteers will send your application to Countess's foster family for review.
If you're chosen, you'll gain far more than just a puppy. You'll receive a loyal best friend, a professional cuddle consultant, an expert squirrel and deer supervisor, a tiny diva with a heart of gold, and a fluffy companion who somehow survived traffic, coyotes, and parvo only to declare war on...morning dew. Priorities.
📍 Pickup Location: McAlester, OK
And yes, you'll need to come pick her up yourself.
Countess will not be arriving via Amazon Prime, UPS, FedEx, Uber, Lyft, private jet, royal carriage, trebuchet, or a team of highly trained carrier pigeons. While we're confident she'd look absolutely fabulous riding in a horse-drawn carriage, the rescue insists her forever family make the journey to bring her home in person.