My name is Ludo!

Hi! I'm Ludo, a big and beautiful Great Pyrenees. Currently, I share my home with a Dachshund, a Cocker Spaniel, and a kitty in Minneapolis. After slow introductions, I have learned to be gentle with the little animals I’m sharing a home with. I get along with dogs of all sizes and breeds with proper and slow introductions. I would love a companion more my size to play with, but I would also be fine as an only dog. I don’t have a lot of energy, but I love to go for leisurely walks. I walk beautifully on a leash. I do not pull. I’m patient. I wait nicely when we need to stop, and I’m very polite to other people and dogs walking. 

My favorite hobbies are laying outside in the snow and cooling off after a long day of chewing on bones and, lounging on my dog bed in the sunspot, looking into the backyard. I enjoy playing alone in the backyard by throwing toys up in the air and catching them. I’ve learned that car rides take me to fun places, and I love to sit in the back and look out the window. I love to snuggle! Mom won’t let me on the furniture. She says I’m too big. But that doesn’t stop me from snuggling as close as possible at all times. I love to be around people.

True to my breed, I love to patrol the backyard and guard from any possible threats. I have a big warning woof if I think someone or something may look suspicious. Occasionally, I startle while I’m sleeping and give off a big woof out of nowhere, but I think the bad dreams will stop once I’m comfortable and feel safe. I’m a big boy! 70 pounds of pure floof. I’m a perfect gentleman in the house. I don’t have accidents and can be left out to roam at night from 9 pm to 6 am with no trouble at all. I’m working on kennel training. It’s a little scary for me, but I now go in there nicely and even have dinner in my kennel now! I’m quickly learning that is my safe space. I would do well in a home that will continue to work with my training. I’m only 1 year old, and have lots of potential and love to learn! 

When Ludo first arrived in rescue we noticed a slight limp. After seeing a specialist and having a physical exam and diagnostics performed, Ludo was confirmed to have bilateral hip dysplasia with a left femoral head luxation. In addition, his right femur has previously been fractured. Surgery is not recommended at this time but Ludo will likely need to be on pain medication and joint supplements as needed/ lifelong. It would be best for Ludo to be in a home with not too many stairs. Adopter should discuss with primary vet on proceeding with surgery if needed in the future.

If you are interested in getting to know Ludo better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract.

Ludo is from a local impound. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract.

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