Adopt An Akbash

We don't see any Akbash available for adoption in your exact location or cities near you. Search for more dogs, or check out some adorable similar breeds below!

Search for Akbash puppies and dogs

Beverly Hills, CA

28 available dogs near you

Sort by:
Photo of Bing Bing

Bing Bing

Great Pyrenees

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos

Los Angeles, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Meet Bing Bing! A devoted four-and-a-half-year-old Great Pyrenees from Spring Valley, CA, whose heart is as vast as the open spaces he loves to roam. With his majestic white coat and watchful nature, Bing Bing is always on patrol, making sure everything is just as it should be—before indulging in a well-earned nap, of course! Affection is Bing Bing’s love language, and he’ll make sure you know it. Whether he’s sitting neatly for some well-deserved head scratches or rolling over to offer his belly for rubs, he thrives on human companionship. He has an adorable morning ritual—squinting his eyes and lowering his head just before soaking up all the love his favorite people are ready to give. And don’t be surprised if he sneaks in a few sweet kisses before his meals; he’s just that kind of thoughtful guy! Bing Bing enjoys stretching his legs and exploring, but he’s a laid-back, low-energy dog at heart. He does best in an outdoor setting with plenty of space to roam and a home without small animals. Due to his bite history with small dogs, he should not share a home with them, and careful management is needed when introducing him to other pets. He’s selective with other dogs, so slow introductions are key. While he adores humans, he prefers to be the center of attention when it comes to companionship. One of Bing Bing’s quirkiest traits? He simply refuses to believe that cars should have the right of way! He’s got a bit of a stubborn streak and sees no reason to move just because a big metal thing is coming down the driveway. His future family should keep an eye on him in areas where vehicles pass through. To make sure that Bing Bing has a great start with his new family, we have a canine behaviorist available for a free consultation. If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate, and independent-spirited companion who will always be by your side, Bing Bing is ready to meet you! Are you the perfect match for this gentle giant’s next adventure? Contact adopt@joyfulpets.com to learn more!
Photo of Tomo IN LA!!

Tomo IN LA!!

Great Pyrenees Jindo

Male, 8 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Hi! My name is Tomo, and I am waiting to be matched to my forever home! I was rescued from the dog meat trade in South Korea by the DoVE Project. My fate would have been to live in fear and distress, watching dogs being led to slaughter for human consumption. DoVE Project heard about me, and now I am looking for my forever family! ID/NAME: CARE23-054 / Tomo SEX/WEIGHT/AGE: Male / 60.6 lbs / 8 years BIRTH DATE: April, 2015 BREED: Golden Retriever SPAY/NEUTER/VACCINATIONS: Spayed. Vaccinations complete. Health/physical characteristics: Tomo has had 11 teeth removed. He has his four canines still in place. Scratch marks on his nose most likely due to being stuffed into cages when moved from farm to farm. Double dew claws on each hind leg - common for the Great Pyrenees breed! BEHAVIOR: Tomo is. quiet and polite 8-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. He was once someone's pet but somehow ended up in the hands of a dog meat trader. He was rescued in 2022. We're very happy that he is now living a life free from fear, hunger, and thirst. He is still finding his way, after keeping to himself but with each day he becomes more trusting of humans. While he may need some extra care and attention, we do not doubt that the bond he will share with his forever family will be very special. He loves the company of little dogs and is always happy to provide a warm fluffy place for nervous dogs to lean against. SIBLINGS/FAMILY: Unknown BACKGROUND: When Tomo was rescued, he was unhealthy and severely malnourished, requiring veterinary care. After receiving care, he seemed to revel in being clean, having meals, and in living in better conditions. ABOUT JINDOS Jindos are known for their fierce loyalty, high intelligence, rarely barking, and playful nature. They make great indoor family dogs, as Jindos are clean and easily housetrained, and are faithful to family members. They are also mid-level active and love being socialized at dog parks, going on hikes, and joining the family on trips. ABOUT OUR DOGS DoVE dogs come from a traumatic background such as dog meat farms and slaughterhouses. While many of our dogs acclimate within a few months with consistency, structure, and patience, some of our more sensitive dogs can take longer to rehabilitate. It's important to note that these sensitive dogs are even more attuned to human emotions and behavior, making for a deeper connection human-dog connection. DoVE Project is committed to helping our adopters desensitize and socialize our dog meat trade survivors. ********************************* DoVE Project operates a shelter in South Korea, where our dogs stay until they are matched with an adopter. In the US, our dogs stay in foster homes or in boarding, as we do not have a physical facility. These dogs are identified with "in LA" in their names. Please note that we only adopt our pups in the Southern California area. Please check our website for more information regarding our adoption process, our mission, and adoption application: https://www.dove-project.org/adoption-process If you are interested in adopting, please complete an online application at: https://www.dove-project.org/adoption-application-form.
Photo of RODEO

RODEO

Great Pyrenees Australian Shepherd

Male, adult

North Hollywood, CA

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
RODEO HAS GOTTEN ALONG WITH DOGS WE HAVE INTRODUCED HIM TO THAT ARE HIS OWN SIZE. PROPER INTRODUCTION WOULD BE NEEDED TO EVALUATE IF HE'S GOING TO GET ALONG WITH AN EXISTING DOG IN A HOME BUT BECAUSE OF HIS SIZE AND STRENGTH, WE BELIEVE HE WOULD BE A GOOD MATCH FOR A DOG HIS SIZE. APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IN AN ADULT-ONLY HOME (NO APARTMENTS) WITH A PRIVATE YARD. RODEO is the definition of a Rhinestone Cowboy! Not only does he have stunning good looks, but his DNA results prove that he is quite a unique gem of Great Pyrenees/Aussie/Border Collie. Our rescue has been working with a certified professional dog trainer to help us get to know Rodeo and set him up for success. Rodeo is an incredible dog that would do best with an adopter that has experience with the large working breeds and structure in the home. He would not be a good dog for a first-time dog owner. Mostly comprised of Great Pyrenees, he has the potential to be protective of his family. He doesn’t know his own strength and size at times, so we have been working on him staying calm and focusing on his handler. Because of Rodeo’s grand stature, he would require a home with a yard (NOT AN APARTMENT) and no small children that he could inadvertently knock over or small pets. Rodeo estimated date of birth is January, 2019. He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and whoever is lucky enough to adopt this rooty tooty cowboy will get an in-home dog training lesson as part of his adoption. Now that’s something to YEE-HAW about! --- If you are interested in adopting Rodeo please fill out our adoption application by clicking this LINK. Applications are required PRIOR to meeting one of our animals and are used to set up a safe and successful adoption. Please don't be shy and answer the questions thoroughly. To learn more about our entire process please visit www.therescuetrain.org and click on the "Adopt A Dog" page. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT OWN A FACILITY. Our animals are in private foster homes. If you are interested in adopting one of our animals please fill out our online application. Or check our mobile adoption schedule on our home page. *APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD* *APPLICANT MUST LIVE IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES* INTERESTED IN ADOPTING? PLEASE FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE: www.therescuetrain.org
Photo of Brody Contact-Sylva/Rachel

Brody Contact-Sylva/Rachel

Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos

Studio City, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
ONLY CONTACT INFO BELOW! COURTESY POSTING! Text 818-378-8995 for more information. Brody is a sweet 2 yo Great Pyrenees who sadly was abandoned in boarding when a rescue group closed. He’s about 95 lbs, super sweet and so eager to find a home to call his own. Brody might be shy upon first meeting but you won’t find a more loyal companion… and boarding is not a place where he should be. Please consider opening your heart to Brody! Good with other dogs. Fixed, UTD on shots and ready for love! Text 818-378-8995 for more information.
Photo of Casper

Casper

Great Pyrenees

Male, young

North Hollywood, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
We got Casper from a rescue when he was 3 months old. He was a wonderful and happy puppy. We really love him and most of the time he is the best dog. It is clear that as he ages he is developing behaviors that are beyond our ability to manage—resource guarding and severe food aggression. He has bitten me near his food recently. I didn’t need stitches or anything like that but it was pretty scary for us. We think we’d have a better life with someone more equipped to provide him with a job and a sense of purpose. He’s also wildly intelligent so he’d be pretty easy to train for a professional.
Photo of Betty

Betty

Great Pyrenees Border Collie

Female, 4 mos

Valley Glen, CA

Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
This amazing litter of puppies were born to a stray Great Pyrenees mom (last pic), and the neighbors think a border collie in the neighborhood. Mom dug a hole on a property and had her puppies there. The kindness of a family took them all to their yard and kept everyone safe. This is all in the Fresno area. We had the blessed fortune of having Pilots n Paws pick them up and fly to us. These puppies have the most ez going temperament. They were born the first week of December. We are guessing they will be in the 75-80 pound range full grown. All dogs in our program are up to date on all their shots, spayed or neutered, and micro chipped. Our dogs are in foster homes which enables us to learn more about them in a home environment. We do not place dogs on a first come first serve basis, but rather to the home best suited for them. An application, adoption fee and contract are required. Please direct all questions to adopt@crdogrescue.com. All our dogs can be met with an approved application. Thank you for looking at a rescue dog for your next family member.
Photo of Oliver

Oliver

Great Pyrenees

Male, 1 yr 9 mos

Valley Glen, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Meet Oliver... another absolute exquisite example of majestic beauty. Oliver was rescued from an extremely high kill animal shelter in Kern County. This boy is living with 3 dogs. He is great with the females, but can get in squabbles with the male shepherd. We are suggesting that he goes to a home without another male dog. Oliver is a leaner, a cuddle and all around amazing boy. He walks well on leash, is super ez going. He is under 2 years of age and will make any family gush. Oliver weighs around 85 pounds. All dogs in our program are up to date on all their shots, spayed or neutered, and micro chipped. Our dogs are in foster homes which enables us to learn more about them in a home environment. We do not place dogs on a first come first serve basis, but rather to the home best suited for them. An application, adoption fee and contract are required. Please direct all questions to adopt@crdogrescue.com. All our dogs can be met with an approved application. Thank you for looking at a rescue dog for your next family member.
new badge
Photo of Garcia

Garcia

Great Pyrenees

Male, young

Culver City, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
Once upon a time, in the heart of Los Angeles’ Skid Row, a lonely dog wandered the streets with no one to care for him. Dirty, tired, and hungry, he kept moving until one day, he quite literally stumbled into a stranger and collapsed at his feet. The man knelt down, gently offered him food and water, and in that moment, something changed. The dog had found kindness. No one knows exactly how old he is maybe about a year but what we do know is that he’s become kennel trained, adores fruits and vegetables, and most of all, craves love and attention. He’s a gentle soul with a big heart, just waiting for someone to love him back.
Photo of Brody

Brody

Great Pyrenees

Male, young

Santa Monica, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
➡️COURTESY post please text 818-378-8995 to foster or adopt⬅️ Brody is a sweet 2 yo Great Pyrenees who sadly was abandoned in boarding when a rescue group closed. He’s about 95 lbs, super sweet and so eager to find a home to call his own. Brody might be shy upon first meeting but you won’t find a more loyal companion… and boarding is not a place where he should be. Please share his post and help him find a home for the holidays.🙏🏼 Fixed, UTD on shots and ready for love! Text 818-378-8995 for more information. Thank you!!
Photo of Brody

Brody

Great Pyrenees

Male, young

Marina Del Ray, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
ONLY CONTACT INFO BELOW! COURTESY POSTING!Call 818-371-8027 for more information.Brody is a sweet 2 yo Great Pyrenees who sadly was abandoned in boarding when a rescue group closed. He’s about 95 lbs, super sweet and so eager to find a home to call his own.Brody might be shy upon first meeting but you won’t find a more loyal companion… and boarding is not a place where he should be. Please consider opening your heart to Brody! Good with other dogs.Fixed, UTD on shots and ready for love! Call 818-371-8027 for more information.November 12, 2024, 7:11 pm
Photo of *ASTRID

*ASTRID

Anatolian Shepherd

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos

Burbank, CA

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
Astrid is a LARGE Armenian Gampr weighing in at a healthy 160 pounds. At 3 years old, Astrid is still a puppy at heart and seems to be unaware of her larger than life size. More often than not she can be found lost in her own world, running around, jumping in the air trying to catch some wind under her paws. Astrid must have a vivid imagination as she loves to just hang out on her own, keeping herself entertained. She enjoys simple things like a dip in the kiddie pool and a fluffy squeaky toy. Astrid would like to find a home where she can have all the attention to herself with no other animals. She may get along with other humans 16 and older. She would like a home with a large yard and high secure fencing. An owner willing to invest in training her to be well behaved is a requirement.My adoption comes with a free month of training from GoodPup.com to ease me into my new home and help me bond with my new family.
Photo of Remy von Remse

Remy von Remse

Anatolian Shepherd

Male, young

Los Angeles, CA

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Remy von Remse is a very handsome 11 month old Anatolian Shepherd mix. Remy is a big, beautiful baby boy who is going to get bigger, but that only means there will be more of him to love. Part Anatolian shepherd with a large frame, he is very friendly with everyone, playful, happy, and eager to experience all that the world has to offer. A smart and active pupster, Remy will do best in a home with lots of activities and hopefully a fair amount of space to run and play with another playful dog if there happens to be another furry family member. (no small kids as he is still a big puppy). He's happy to meet dogs and is the life of the party in his playgroups, delighted to play and romp with everyone. If you want this sweet face greeting you every morning, come meet Remy! (No cats please.) Rescued from the Victorville animal shelter. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN Remy von Remse YOU MUST FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE: www.sheprescue.org Application link: http://www.sheprescue.org/Application_to_Adopt_a_Dog%20Main.html Based on our experience, Westside's current thinking is to usually match first-time shepherd owners with a mix versus a purebred shepherd. Mixes are "softer" and somewhat more malleable. Exceptions can be made, however, for first-time adopters who show the confidence and leadership tendencies that purebreds will respect and respond to. Counselors have to use good judgment in assessing the attributes of the adopter, as well as of the dog. If you have doubts, get a second opinion from Robin or another experienced counselor.
1 - 9 of 28 pets available

Find adoptable Akbash by Beverly Hills, CA

Animal shelters near Beverly Hills, CA

Adopting a Akbash

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Akbash - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt an Akbash at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting an Akbash is typically $50 to $300. This adoption fee often covers an initial exam, spay/neuter, vaccines, preventatives, and microchipping. In contrast, buying an Akbash from a breeder can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they can cost $800 to $2,500.

The easiest way to adopt an Akbash is through a rescue that specializes in Akbash dogs or giant breeds in general. A great place to start is with a breed search on Adopt a Pet, which will show you all the available Akbashs in your search radius.

Akbash fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Akbash is a mixture of both sighthound and molosser (mastiff) types of dog.

The Akbash is not commonly seen as a companion breed. They are a very popular choice for working farm dogs, as both guardians and shepherds.

"Akbash" comes from the Turkish "Akbas," which means "white head." Dogs used in guarding livestock are almost always white so as to better blend in with the ones they are protecting, and to visually stand apart from their predators.

Akbash hero photo

Akbash Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Akbash types to temperament and health issues to popular Akbash mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.