Say hello to William, a 4 year old, 85-pound, Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd mix. If you’re looking for a dog who thinks people are the absolute best thing since rotisserie chicken, this big white fluff is your guy. At four years old, he has perfected the art of leaning into you for maximum petting. If adoration were an Olympic sport, he’d be bringing home the gold.
That said, he’s not interested in sharing his fan club and he needs to be the only dog in the home. He's not the kind of dog that wants to attack a dog he sees out and about. He's the kind of dog that wants zero competition with dogs for your attention. The good news: he’s totally fine with cats and won’t bat an eye at them. Cats are free to nap with him.
Because of his tendency to oversee the security of his people/sheep from what he considers scary strangers or threats, he needs an experienced owner who understands large guardian breeds and what they do and who can set boundaries. With boundaries in place, William is the easiest dog ever. This isn’t a dog for a first-timer. He’ll do best in a home with no kids or teens and up. This isn't because he's a threat to them, but it is because he likes them too much and little kids have friends they like to bring home and William first has to decide if they are a threat to the little people's safety and then it becomes overwhelming for him trying to guard all that tininess. William considers kids badly behaved sheep who do things that put them at risk. He's not really wrong, but he can't be the one to make that call and this is why he needs a home with an owner with flock guardian dog experience.
Requirements? A securely fenced yard is non-negotiable as he will roam the perimeter he decides is his without a fence. He loves being outside where he can supervise his kingdom, but when it comes down to it, his real joy is being right next to you.
If you’re dog-savvy, want a fiercely loyal best friend, and are willing to put in the work to manage a protective giant who is all heart for his people, this big guy will be your most devoted sidekick.
