*** Check Out My Video Album Below! ***

Meet Brutus, a big boy with a joyful, playful personality. He is a goofy guy who lights up when he sees his favorite people. He loves his toys, belly rubs, cuddles, and a good brushing. Grooming is a breeze, as he loves being washed and pampered, including having his fur dried with a hairdryer. Brutus is housebroken and leash-trained and enjoys rides in the car, and he will be a perfect companion for the right family. He also has his basic commands down, including “stay,” “sit,” “down,” “paw,” “heal” “go back,” and “no.” He will do best in a home that is quiet, perhaps with someone who works at home. He is nervous around small children and reactive with most other dogs, so will need a home as a solo dog and with people who are old enough to understand he needs a safe space and boundaries. He warms up nicely to visitors in the home with proper introductions, approaching them with curiosity and enthusiasm. He is food-motivated, and not a digger or a big barker. Brutus enjoys spending time both indoors and outside - he would love a 6-foot fenced yard. He has a silly personality that will shine through with the right family and keep you laughing at his antics.
- Written by M.M.

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Brutus in CT 

Age: 6 yrs 3 mos old as of April 2025 

Color: White

Dew Claws: Yes, Double

Estimated Adult Weight: 115 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in West Hartford, CT.

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: Teenage Kids

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. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. 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. Fees for senior dogs (7 or older) and foster dogs will be adjusted accordingly.

More Information: Questions? The fastest way to learn more about a dog is to fill out our Adoption 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.

NYS Registered Non-Profit Rescue # RR102. National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) has been rescuing and adopting out Great Pyrenees since 2006. Our relationship doesn’t end with adoption, as we continue to support adopters throughout the lifetime of their dog.

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.