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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.
Sugar Bear, also known endearingly as "Shug,” is the definition of a big love bug! Large and in charge, Sugar Bear is a giant sweetheart who bonds whole-heartedly with his humans, and enjoys showing off his silly personality when he feels comfortable and safe. Some of his favorite activities include car rides with his head out the window, going for long, lumbering walks, and cooling off with a swim! He is seeking a family who is familiar with all the standard traits of an extra fluffy, loyal, protective, and lion-hearted Great Pyrenees. Shug is house trained, knows some basic commands like "sit,” "lay down,” and "paw,” walks well on a leash, and likes to play with cats and some dogs. - He can be selective with other pups, preferring the smaller mellow ones. Shug is a gentle giant when it comes to the elderly, listening attentively and being on his best behavior! His perfect home would be a calm one that will include pyr-ents who are home more often than not so that he can get all the attention and quality time his heart desires, plenty of fun walks, rides, and adventures to show him the good life, and maybe even a canine or feline pal, or older teenage kids who love and understand the breed. If you are seeking an XL-sized teddy bear to add to the family, Shug just may be your ticket to a life of cuddles, laughs, and love!
- Written by K.P.
NGPR Pooch Profile
Name: Shug in NY
Age: 5 yrs 7 mos old as of September 2024
Color: White, Brown, and Fawn
Dew Claws: None
Estimated Adult Weight: 150 lbs
Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Fairport, 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: Older Kids, Dogs, and 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.
October 4, 2024, 5:53 pm
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.
Sugar Bear, also known endearingly as "Shug,” is the definition of a big love bug! Large and in charge, Sugar Bear is a giant sweetheart who bonds whole-heartedly with his humans, and enjoys showing off his silly personality when he feels comfortable and safe. Some of his favorite activities include car rides with his head out the window, going for long, lumbering walks, and cooling off with a swim! He is seeking a family who is familiar with all the standard traits of an extra fluffy, loyal, protective, and lion-hearted Great Pyrenees. Shug is house trained, knows some basic commands like "sit,” "lay down,” and "paw,” walks well on a leash, and likes to play with cats and some dogs. - He can be selective with other pups, preferring the smaller mellow ones. Shug is a gentle giant when it comes to the elderly, listening attentively and being on his best behavior! His perfect home would be a calm one that will include pyr-ents who are home more often than not so that he can get all the attention and quality time his heart desires, plenty of fun walks, rides, and adventures to show him the good life, and maybe even a canine or feline pal, or older teenage kids who love and understand the breed. If you are seeking an XL-sized teddy bear to add to the family, Shug just may be your ticket to a life of cuddles, laughs, and love!
- Written by K.P.
NGPR Pooch Profile
Name: Shug in NY
Age: 5 yrs 7 mos old as of September 2024
Color: White, Brown, and Fawn
Dew Claws: None
Estimated Adult Weight: 150 lbs
Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Fairport, 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: Older Kids, Dogs, and 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.
