When you meet Henry, you will love him. All the charm of the breed is rolled up into a 105-pound package of Pyr-boy fun! This handsome 4-year old is always interested in playing, so a home with other dogs would suit him really well. He gets along with, and has lived with, both male and female dogs. Henry has double dew claws and came to rescue from a Kentucky breeder in the Fall of 2020 when he was a big, clumsy pup. He was adopted years ago, but his Pyrents have split up, so Henry needs a new foster or furever home. He can be quite puppyish, and wants to meet everyone and do everything, so be prepared for adventure with this fun pup. He is easy to please though, as a stick is still his favorite toy. Henry has mastered the “sit” and “down" commands with biscuit bribes, and we think he can learn many more if properly encouraged, and in a home that loves and understands the breed. Please fill out our online adoption application to see if Henry is the right Pyr for you.

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Henry in NY 

Age: 4 yrs 3 mos old as of May 2024 

Color: white with a little beige on back 

Dew Claws: yes, double 

Estimated Adult Weight:105 lbs 

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Poughkeepsie, NY 

Medical: Neutered, dewormed, negative for heartworm, up-to-date on vaccinations and currently on flea, tick and heartworm preventative. This dog travels with a Interstate Health Certificate required by the USDA confirming that all the above criteria have been met.

Housebroken: yes 

Can be Placed With: Other Dogs, Older Kids, Cats Unknown 

Fencing:  Secure VISIBLE fencing is required; invisible fencing WILL NOT contain this breed.

Fees: Adoption fees are determined on a sliding scale depending on age, location and transport. Fees for dogs adopted locally start at $400 and can range up to $700 for puppies under six months. Puppies placed on spay/neuter contracts receive $100 back when the dog is spayed or neutered. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. Fees for senior dogs (7 or older) and foster dogs will be adjusted accordingly. 

NYS Registered Rescue # RR102

Our goal is to assess every application on its own merits. Key considerations are: 1) the experience of the applicant with large breed dogs 2) children in the household or regularly visiting the household are ready for a large-breed dog who is a guardian by nature and 3) the sex of other dogs currently residing in the household to avoid same-sex aggression issues. For puppies under six months old, the applicant’s ability to socialize the puppy with older dogs is a priority.

We may consider fostering for some of our dogs who are in boarding. Please visit Fostering FAQfor an application and information about our fostering program.

If you can't foster or adopt at this time, please consider helping our Neediest Cases or making a tax-exempt donation by visiting our Donate page.

Please complete the adoption application and visit nationalpyr.org to learn more about Pyrs and our adoption process. National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) is not a shelter. We are a non-profit, tax-exempt rescue who has been rescuing the breed for 15 years.  Visit nationalpyr.org to learn more about us, our mission and our breed.

More Information: Questions? The fastest way to learn more about a dog is to fill out our online application. If you call or e-mail you are reducing your chances of adopting this animal as we direct our time and energy to first serving those who apply. 

We have many Pyrs and Pyr mixes who need homes and not all of them are posted. You can see more of these beautiful dogs by clicking on Adoptable Dogs.