Sophie is a show-stopping, beautiful girl with pure white, gorgeous fur and an adorable face. She is very affectionate. She is also very energetic and loves to play. She is crate-trained and doesn't complain about spending time there. Sophie will sit (after due consideration) for the right treats and give you the Pyr paw (shake) since it's the polite thing to do. Sophie loves her walks and play time with squeaky toys. Having a young playful male dog would be ideal for her and would help her burn off excess energy. Sophie has had a tough start, so her adopter will have to be willing to continue her training. She can be very stubborn, she engages in resource guarding (food especially) and she will jump up to play without being invited, including on walks (this last behavior can be resolved with a firm "No!" however). She also has some degree of separation anxiety but willingly goes into her crate. Sophie will be an immensely rewarding pet for the right person or people—experienced Pyr owners who are willing to work with her. There should be no children or cats in Sophie's new home, but a young male Pyr or similarly sized dog would be ideal. Please help Sophie be the best dog she can be!
NYS Registered Rescue # RR102
View full listing, fee and online application at - www.nationalpyr.org/adoptable-dogs (sorry, no phone submissions, but if you would like more information you can email us at
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Secure VISIBLE fencing is required; invisible fencing WILL NOT contain this breed.
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 (www.nationalpyr.org/know-the-breed) 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.