Tibetan Mastiff puppies and dogs in Oklahoma

Introducing Leonardo! Yes, he is cute. Yes, he is fluffy. Yes, your willpower has already slipped out the back door, and yes, you are currently rehearsing how to tell your partner that acquiring a redheaded baby bear is a perfectly reasonable household decision. Leonardo is a four-month-old, 23-pound male Tibetan Mastiff mix who looks like someone ordered a lion cub, selected “extra plush,” and accidentally received a puppy. Twenty-three pounds may sound manageable, but please remember that this particular cinnamon roll is still rising. He is a baby. A work in progress. A fluffy first draft with considerable room for additional dog. You were just going to look. Of course you were. And now you’re mentally assigning him a spot on the couch and wondering whether your partner would notice if a suspiciously large ginger throw pillow started eating puppy food. We understand. That is how the fluff gets you. 👉 Apply to adopt Leonardo: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app 📍 Leonardo is fostered in Skiatook, OK. His adopter must personally pick him up there. We do not transport. Leonardo loves other dogs. Having a canine buddy available for playtime is, in his opinion, an excellent use of household resources. Why simply have a backyard when you could have a backyard AND someone to gallop around it with like two enthusiastic baked potatoes attempting competitive gymnastics? Leo gets along wonderfully with other dogs and is always happy to have a friend join the fun. Another playful dog would be a wonderful addition to his forever home, giving him companionship, an outlet for his puppy enthusiasm, and someone qualified to explain why the humans keep saying things like, “That is not yours.” Cats receive a different welcome. Leo likes to give the resident cat a thorough sniff, presumably to establish whether she is a dog, a decorative pillow, or a tiny supervisor with troublingly sharp office supplies. Once his inspection is complete, he is happy to let her go her own way. Leo has been around teenagers and is a very friendly boy. His foster thinks he would likely do well with younger children, too, although that has not been tested yet. He does jump up for attention, so little ones will need supervision while he learns that greeting people does not require launching himself at their kneecaps. Meeting new people is one of Leonardo’s favorite opportunities to put those social skills into practice. When he first met his foster, he came running right up and jumped up for attention. No shy introduction. No waiting to see whether anyone wanted to meet him. The fluffy welcome committee had arrived, and participation was strongly encouraged. Leo approaches friendship with the confidence of someone who has never once considered that a person might have other plans for their hands. You have hands. He has fur. Surely we can all see where this is going. Leonardo clocks in at a 6 out of 10 on the energy scale, which is a lovely level of puppy enthusiasm for someone who would enjoy a little adventure and then appreciate having their dog become a warm, fluffy couch accessory afterward. He likes to play, explore, and investigate the world with his people, especially when a canine buddy comes along. A new smell? Worth looking into. An interesting corner of the yard? Better check it. Somebody heading somewhere? Wonderful, the expedition has acquired a small ginger assistant. Leo has an adventurous little spirit, but at the end of the day, he especially enjoys couch cuddles with his family. He would like to experience the world and then be held like a treasured loaf of bread. Honestly, that is a respectable itinerary. He enjoys toys and playing in water, so there are plenty of ways to keep his curious puppy brain and growing body occupied. Fetch, however, has not made the list. He likes the toy. He sees that you have thrown the toy. He is simply not convinced this creates a contractual obligation on his part. His first introduction to a leash went surprisingly well. His foster walked him around the front yard, and Leo was perfectly agreeable about being led around. He will need continued practice as he encounters more places and distractions, but he has already demonstrated that attaching a leash does not automatically require a dramatic reenactment of a fish being pulled onto a boat. Car rides require a little more human assistance. Leo still needs help getting into the vehicle because he is a baby, and the loading dock is currently above his pay grade. Once aboard, he rides well. You provide the lift; he provides the adorable passenger. A fair division of labor, especially considering he has shown very little interest in contributing gas money. Leonardo has not shown any food guarding or resource guarding in his foster home. He does, however, take his unofficial neighborhood watch duties seriously. Someone unexpectedly appearing on the stairs or coming out of a room may receive an announcement from the resident security biscuit. Apparently, walking through your own home without first notifying a 23-pound puppy is considered suspicious activity. Leo notices movement, sounds the alarm, and then realizes it is somebody he knows. At that point, the investigation concludes, the security department closes, and the officer approaches to collect pets. He is friendly, curious, attentive, and observant, with a sincere interest in keeping track of what is happening around his people. A securely fenced yard would likely be the best fit for Leonardo, giving him room to romp, explore, and enjoy playtime safely. His foster has not seen any escape-artist tendencies. He simply has a growing puppy’s enthusiasm for investigating things, and a secure space gives him somewhere appropriate to conduct those important field studies. A family who enjoys a little adventure, includes him in daily life, and provides patient, consistent guidance would suit him beautifully. He is not a finished product with a warranty guaranteeing flawless manners. He is a fluffy little student who has arrived with excellent enthusiasm and several blank pages in his training manual. Fortunately, Leo picks things up quickly and is eager to please. He does not know any commands yet, so his adopters get to help him learn useful skills from the beginning. Sit, come, settling calmly, keeping four paws on the floor—there is plenty for this bright little bear to discover. His qualifications currently include being adorable, making friends, and reporting unauthorized staircase activity. We believe the résumé has considerable potential. Potty training is going very well with a consistent routine. Leo figured out his foster home’s schedule in less than two days and has not had an accident since. An impressive start for a puppy whose brain is also occupied with toys, playmates, and whether somebody just moved in the hallway. He will still need guidance, regular potty breaks, and patience as he learns the routine in a new home. Leo also does well in a kennel. In his current foster home, he sleeps in a designated puppy area in the sunroom, and that is also where he stays when his family is away. So, if your home is missing a redheaded teddy bear with an adventurous spirit and a friendly heart, Leonardo may be your boy. He brings canine friendships, promising house manners, happy greetings, and enough fluff to make “just looking” an extremely unreliable statement. You can continue pretending you are only reading his bio for informational purposes, but we both know you have already pictured him on your couch. If you’re ready to give this adorable little security biscuit a forever home, fill out an adoption application at: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app Yes, the entire application. Not a comment saying, “That face!” Not a screenshot sent to your partner with seventeen pleading emojis. Not a carefully prepared speech explaining that a redheaded puppy would complement your fall décor. Those are excellent preliminary activities, but we still need the application. Once submitted, we can send it to Leonardo’s foster family for review and see whether your home is the right match for this fluffy little gentleman. If approved, you will need to pick him up in person. Leonardo will not be shipped, delivered by Cinnamon Bear Express, or appear on your couch because you whispered, “Who’s a good boy?” into a pumpkin spice latte.