Sheepadoodle puppies and dogs in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Meet Noctis — or Max, for those who prefer something that sounds less like he’s about to wield a magic sword and battle a dragon. Max is a walking marshmallow of affection, a soft, sweet, people-loving poodle mix with the emotional depth of a Pixar side character and the comedic timing of a dog who absolutely knows he shouldn’t have whatever is currently in his mouth. He is gentle. He is cuddly. He is tender-hearted. And—because we believe in transparency—he is also a doodle, which means he comes pre-installed with the breed’s most famous feature: The overwhelming belief that everything is a snack. Truly, if you know doodles, you already know the legend: They are adorable. They are smart. They are loving. And they are notorious for eating things they shouldn’t, turning even the most ordinary Tuesday into a thrilling game called “Is this a foreign body waiting to happen?” Noctis, aka Max is a 1.5-year-old, 70lb male Poodle mix who was recently returned to us. His previous family loved him immensely but with a small child around and the financial risk that comes with a dog who thinks socks and mystery objects are tapas, they knew he needed a different type of home where he isn't constantly having to be locked up when they can't watch him. Max moves through the dog world like a perfectly balanced extrovert: friendly enough to mingle, but not so desperate that he’s recreating a frat party in the dog park. He’s not the “let me body-slam you with enthusiasm” type, nor the brooding loner giving off mysterious wolf-energy in the corner. He’s just… normal. Social. Polite. Capable of having friends without turning every interaction into WrestleMania. As for cats? Unknown. Kids? Max has been living with a 2-year-old, and honestly, he deserves an honorary medal. He’s incredibly patient, shockingly gentle, and has developed the elite skill of removing himself from situations before tiny hands push him past his “I’ve had enough juice-box energy for today” limit. He’ll calmly walk away like, “I love you, small human, but I also love personal boundaries,” which honestly makes him more emotionally mature than half the adults you know. And new people? Oh, Max is a star. He meets strangers like they’re all potential best friends, but with admirable decorum. No unsolicited airborne greetings, no full-body enthusiasm slams—unless, of course, you’re Mom or Dad. Then all bets are off. Max runs at about a 7 on the Energy Scale, which means he’s always ready for action… right up until he isn’t. One minute he’s zooming around like he’s auditioning for a dog-version of Fast & Furious, and the next he’s melted into the couch like warm butter. Balance. Car rides? He treats them like his own personal variety show. First act: dramatic window-hanging with ears flapping in the breeze. Second act: flopping onto the seat with the emotional weight of a Victorian heroine fainting on a chaise. As far as adventure preferences, Max is a firm believer in work-hard, nap-hard culture. He’s down for a stroll, a car ride, an outing, or whatever errands you’ve got planned — he loves being included. But he will also happily become a couch crevice, melting into your side like warm bread dough the moment you sit down. He enjoys both lifestyles equally, as long as he gets to be near his humans… and, ideally, near food. Temperament-wise, Max is the quintessential giant, lovable goofball who has no concept of his own size. He has sudden bursts of frantic energy when he’s been stuck inside too long, giving you your daily cardio whether you asked for it or not. And yes, he will absolutely lick your entire face at any given moment with zero hesitation. Affection is his love language, and subtlety is not. Favorite hobbies? Crushing tennis balls like stress toys. Cleaning the kitchen floor like a furry Roomba with a snack addiction. Requesting tribute whenever you eat something. Max basically believes the world is a buffet and he is the honored guest. Housing-wise, this boy would thrive with a secure, roomy yard where he can stretch his long legs, unleash his zoomies, and have fun. Max is proudly, confidently, potty trained. He also has a fairly civilized relationship with the kennel. He’ll stroll in like a gentleman about 95% of the time — that remaining 5% depends entirely on whether he has decided he suddenly has Important Business Elsewhere. Chewing? Oh, Max has opinions. Clothes? Nah. Furniture? Pass. Plastic and rubber? Absolutely, yes, hand it over immediately. He treats every water bottle, container, and stray piece of packaging like it’s a Michelin-star appetizer. He’s not destructive in a “ruin your house” way — more in a “consume the modern world one plastic artifact at a time” way. Barking? Max has a big-boy bark, but he doesn’t use it often. He’ll chime in if another dog starts carrying on, like that neighbor who can’t resist opening the blinds when they hear sirens. He’ll also politely announce when he’d like to exit the kennel or reenter the house because he believes communication is important in a healthy relationship. Sleeping arrangements? Max will happily occupy as much of your bed as physics allows. He does not care that he is large. He does not care that you are also there. So here’s the deal: Max is basically the full package — tall, fluffy, handsome, emotionally available, loves kids, plays nice with dogs, doesn’t judge your life choices, and will absolutely clean the kitchen floor like a living Roomba with feelings. Sure, he has a slight addiction to plastic and thinks anything vaguely chewable is a snack, but hey — perfection is boring. At least with Max, you’ll never forget to take the trash out again. He’s sweet. He’s cuddly. He stares at you like you personally wrote the soundtrack of his life. He will flop into your lap like a weighted blanket that occasionally tries to steal your sandwich. He’s gentle, affectionate, goofy, and loves his people with big, earnest, golden-retriever energy… wrapped inside a doodle body that thinks rubber is a food group. If you want a dog who will adore you with his whole heart… If you want a dog who will snuggle into you like gravity personally requested it… If you want a dog who will make you laugh daily and keep you on your toes… Then Max is your boy. So don’t overthink it. Don’t talk yourself out of it. Don’t wait until someone else swipes this gem of a dog 📍 Pickup Location: Rogers, AR 📝 Fill out an adoption application here: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app Once you apply, we’ll send your info to his foster family — the people who currently witness his daily shenanigans and will confirm that yes, he is as lovable and ridiculous as advertised. Now go on… make the best decision of your week. Adopt Max.