Meet Smoke, a wonderful old soul who's ready to find his happily ever after. This gentle giant has had a rough go of it, but you'd never know it from his sweet and easygoing nature - he's a true gentleman, kind to everyone he meets. Smoke is both leash and crate trained, and while he's fine on leash walks or taking a quick break in a yard with a 4-foot fence, he doesn't need much more activity than that - he's slow-paced and just looking for a quiet, loving place to land. Smoke gets along famously with cats (he lives with two who seem to think they're Pyrs themselves) and does well with other dogs too, living alongside both a male and female in his foster home. He'd also be perfectly content as an only dog. He's been exposed to plenty of new people and takes it all in stride, and he's great with kids, having spent plenty of time with 7- and 5-year-old children. Smoke doesn't dig, rarely barks, and much prefers being inside with his people. What he loves most is simply being close to the ones he loves - napping, getting brushed, soaking up pets, and having someone around. He’s flexible when it comes to his ideal home: he's happy with kids, cats, other dogs, and new faces. At the end of the day, Smoke is a gentleman through and through, and quite simply, one of the best of the gentle giants.
NGPR Pooch Profile
Name: Smoke in SC
Age: 9 yrs 3 mos old as of August 2026
Color: White
Dew Claws: Yes, Double
Estimated Adult Weight: 85 lbs
Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Belton, SC
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: Dogs, Cats, 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.
We have many Pyrs and Pyr mixes who need homes. You can see more of these beautiful dogs by clicking on Adoptable Dogs.
