Big Dan is a happy fella who loves people and craves attention. You will love running your hands through his medium-length, super soft coat too, so it’s a win-win! Dan came into rescue with his five brothers, and all of them have young dog energy, enjoying an active lifestyle full of play and adventure. They are half Cattle Dog, half Great Pyrenees, and 100% Good Boys! Dan is crate trained, learning to walk on leash, and barks only to alert. He’s great with dogs and has been non-reactive to the cats he’s seen. His foster pawrents describe him as “calm and curious,” loving to explore the world around him! He is also a patient guy, willing to wait for his pets. That said, when his littermates fall back, Dan moves in to claim your heart! Dan’s ideal home will be with an active family that would like to take him on adventures, and have a canine sibling for him to play tug-of-war with (a favorite game of his!). This sweet boy is friendly with everyone he meets, and he is so looking forward to the day he gets to meet his furever family!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Big Dan in LA 

Age: 8 mos as of April 2024 

Color: reddish-tan and white 

Dew Claws: yes, single 

Estimated Adult Weight: 70 - 80 lbs 

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Independence, LA 

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: Working on it! 

Can be Placed With: Dogs, Kids, Cats 

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.

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids

Big Dan in LA - Calm & Curious Cutie!'s brother, Big Red in LA - Chill & Gentle! (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.

Big Dan in LA - Calm & Curious Cutie!'s brother, Big Red in LA - Chill & Gentle! (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.

Big Dan in LA - Calm & Curious Cutie!'s brother, Tuff in LA - Gives Sweet Kisses! (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.

Big Dan in LA - Calm & Curious Cutie!'s brother, Tuff in LA - Gives Sweet Kisses! (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.

Big Dan in LA - Calm & Curious Cutie!'s brother, Rebel in LA - Adores People, Pets & Treats! (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.

Big Dan in LA - Calm & Curious Cutie!'s brother, Rebel in LA - Adores People, Pets & Treats! (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.