*** Check Out My Video Album Below! *** Dakota is a handsome Great Pyrenees mix with a super soft coat, and he's ready to find his furever home! This incredibly sweet and affectionate guy is the perfect mix of playful energy and cozy couch potato-he absolutely loves having space to …
*** Check Out My Video Album Below! ***
Dakota is a handsome Great Pyrenees mix with a super soft coat, and he's ready to find his furever home! This incredibly sweet and affectionate guy is the perfect mix of playful energy and cozy couch potato-he absolutely loves having space to run and romp, but he's equally thrilled to settle in for some quality snuggle time. Dakota is funny, eager to please, and usually the first one to come bounding over when called! He'll lean into you for what feels like forever while you pet him, and he loves nothing more than resting his big, beautiful head in your lap or hand for extra lovings. Fair warning: this gentle giant doesn't quite realize how big he is! Dakota gets along wonderfully with both dogs and cats, showing his gentle, curious nature with the resident felines. In his foster home, he's thriving with one male and one female dog, zooming around at impressive speeds for epic games of chase, while respectfully deferring to the alpha female. He's a bit cautious when meeting new people and will hang back at first, but he warms up beautifully-he's proven friendly and happy to receive pets once he feels comfortable. Since he doesn't seem to have lived in a home before, every new experience can be startling to him, so he'll need patient humans who can gently reassure him that changes are okay. This lovable boy adores tough chew toys, belly and chest rubs, and treats (ALL the treats-there's nothing this foodie doesn't love, though leftover chicken with dinner is a particular favorite!). He's wonderfully easy to groom, happily accepting brushing, drying off, and paw cleaning. Dakota loves being outside, and spending time with his people and canine companions wherever they are-their presence brings him so much comfort and reassurance! Dakota's ideal forever home includes a large 6-foot fenced yard, at least one other dog for companionship, and patient people who understand he's still learning about home life. If you're ready for a devoted, affectionate companion who'll keep you laughing and give you endless snuggles, Dakota is your guy!
NGPR Pooch Profile
Name: Dakota in NY
Age: 2 yrs old as of February 2026
Color: Golden and white
Dew Claws: Yes, Double
Estimated Adult Weight: 110 lbs
Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Scottsville, NY
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: 99%% there!
Can Be Placed With: Dogs, Cats, Older Dog-Savvy Kids
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.
