*** Check Out My Video Album Below! *** Rocky came to us by way of Alabama, where this sweet boy was found abandoned with an embedded collar and a serious infection that landed him in the hospital. Then he came to his foster home, where he has been healing physically …
*** Check Out My Video Album Below! ***
Rocky came to us by way of Alabama, where this sweet boy was found abandoned with an embedded collar and a serious infection that landed him in the hospital. Then he came to his foster home, where he has been healing physically and emotionally ever since. Today, Rocky splits his time between his foster home and the kennel next door. Rocky has a medium, coarse coat that sheds less than your average Pyr. He is housebroken, leash trained, and crate trained in a 4x4 run, and his house manners are genuinely excellent.
Rocky has a medium activity level. He is calm and quiet indoors, a true homebody who loves to follow his people from room to room and nap wherever you happen to settle. Once he heads outside, the zoomies come out, and his absolute favorite game is "catch me if you can." He would love a 5-foot fenced yard for games of chase and doing some digging, but he much prefers to hang out indoors. He has never once barked in his foster home, even with plenty of outside activity around him. He will speak up at the kennel when new dogs arrive, but at home he is remarkably quiet. Rocky doesn't appear to be dog reactive, though he tends to do better with females. He is shy when meeting new people, and needs a little time to decide someone is trustworthy - and once he does, he warms up quickly. Loud noises are not his favorite, but he loves being loved on and petted, riding in the car once he works up the courage to get in, and chewing on his Nylabone. He is wonderful for grooming and nail trims, and hamburgers are basically the way to his heart.
What makes Rocky truly special is his gentleness. When he wants to play, he softly takes your hand as if to say, "Come play with me!" He is kind and docile, smaller in stature than many Pyrs, and just wants to be near his people. Rocky would thrive in a quieter home where someone is around more often than not, with patient adopters who will give him the time he needs to come out of his shell. He could do wonderfully as an only dog or with a female canine companion. He is still learning to be brave out in the world, and he deserves someone who will be there cheering him on every step of the way.
NGPR Pooch Profile
Name: Rocky in OH
Age: 4 yrs 5 mos old as of June 2026
Color: White with gray markings
Dew Claws: Yes, Double
Estimated Adult Weight: 75 lbs
Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Springfield, OH
Medical: Neutered, dewormed, negative for heartworm, up-to-date on vaccinations and currently on flea, tick and heartworm preventative. This dog travels with an Interstate Health Certificate required by the USDA confirming that all the above criteria have been met.
Housebroken: Yes
Can Be Placed With: Female Dogs, Older Kids. Cats Unknown.
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. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. 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. Fees for senior dogs (7 or older) and foster dogs will be adjusted accordingly.
More Information: Questions? The fastest way to learn more about a dog is to fill out our Adoption 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.
NYS Registered Non-Profit Rescue # RR102. National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) has been rescuing and adopting out Great Pyrenees since 2006. Our relationship doesn't end with adoption, as we continue to support adopters throughout the lifetime of their dog.
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 have many Pyrs and Pyr mixes who need homes. You can see more of these beautiful dogs by clicking on Adoptable Dogs.
