Great Pyrenees Rescue Montana

Meet Curley!

Curley was Surrendered to a local Montana shelter for not guarding sheep and it turns out he  is more interested in people and living with a family. He adores people and when left with livestock, would run home to meet his owner at the house so he could be with them (vs. the animals).

Curley is a tall, handsome boy (and we're guessing might have a bit of Akbash based on his height and stature). He loves water, enjoys hikes, and enjoys the company of people and other animals. His foster home had two other dogs that he adapted to very quickly and easily. He enjoys time in the yard and sitting out on the deck. Curley is a bit fearful - fearful of bikes, strangers, and things out of the 'norm.' We also believe that he has been hit in the past, as he is fearful of quick arm movements. 

Curley's perfect family would have Pyr-confident owners that are willing to help Curley build confidence and trust. Curley is great with kiddos, but also doesn't want anyone touching his food. For this reason, it'd be better if he lived with mature kiddos. He likes the company of other dogs (especially the dominant female in his foster home), so fur friends would be a plus!

Curley does have OCD, which is osteochondritis dissecans, and requires supplements such as Cosequin and fish oil to keep his joints moving.

Curley also has two issues that have been addressed BUT seem to pop back up in new situations...  one is that he is very protective of "his" people and will bark somewhat threateningly at visitors/friends - so he definitely needs someone Pyr savvy to work with him on this; his other issue is that he tends to hump women... sorry, we thought we had that under control but apparently not.  You can see why we feel he is meant for a Pyr savvy home only.

This is the info from his most recent foster mom:

Things I have learned about Curely:

-He is a beautiful, very tall, (30" at the shoulder top), Pyr with exceptionally clean white fur.  It tends to repel and clean itself.

-He is slow to warm up to people, probably due to so many changes lately. He tends to be on the reserved, quiet side until he realizes you are there every day.

-Once he begins to bond with you, he is a joy to be around.  At this point he will need a consistent line of not jumping on you.  In my experience with him, he stops after two reprimands and does not try again.  Instead you are able to enjoy his puppy like bounding around and leaping in the air.  In my opinion, due to his size it is safer to keep him from jumping on  people.  If he is very excited, he will almost tend to hump on a person, but not in earnest.  This is all very transient and I haven't seen it for many months.

-He tends to be more submissive to all other dogs.  He has had no trouble with my alpha female, or any of the other three dogs on our place or else where.  He does show some false aggression through a fence, which I have seen often in insecure dogs.  I recommend introducing him in the open.  He has always been submissive to whoever we meet.

-He is excellent with chickens and cats, showing no real interest.  He is afraid of large livestock, but has done well with my smaller baby goats. 

-He is very well mannered in the house.  He does not bother trash, counters or show any sign of marking.  He finds his safe place and will quietly lay there.

-Once he does settle in, he will Pyr bark at night if left outside; especially when the coyotes begin.  He has a booming bark.  If neighbors are a concern, this will not work.

-Curley has been free to run on 10 acres and is becoming more beautiful with each passing week of improving health.  He deserves a home to call his own.

If you are interested in adopting this dog or any other dog please do the following:

1.  Click here to fill out an adoption application

2. We will check your vet reference.

3. We will set up for a home visit. The 4 ft or higher fencing must be in place and be very secure for the adoption to proceed.

4. If everything has passed, we will then have you work with the foster parent of the dog(s) you are interested in adopting.

5. The adoption contract must be received along with the adoption fee for the dog before a transport will be arranged.