My name is Max in MD - Soaks Up All the Attention He Can Get!!

Max is a gentle boy who loves giving and getting affection from his humans. He has the classic Pyr look, white with some faint badger markings. His favorite thing is collecting pets from people. And when he wants some extra love, he brings out the “Pyr paw.” Max is leash-trained and crate-trained. He is friendly with people. He started as an outside dog, and still enjoys being outside most of all, but he’s learning to love the pleasures of inside life. He is okay with other dogs, after an initial bit of excitement on meeting, and is indifferent to cats and chickens. He is looking for an active family, possibly including children, who will make him a part of their world and be patient as he learns about new situations.
- Written by M.M.

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Max in MD

Age: 6 yrs 6 mos old as of November 2024 

Color: white with tan and silver markings 

Dew Claws: Yes, Single

Estimated Adult Weight: 115 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Crofton, MD

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: unknown

Can be Placed With: Kids, Cats, Other Dogs 

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.