Cooper Great Pyrenees & Akbash Mix Nashville, TN

Say hello to Cooper, a 5-year-old, 90-pound Great Pyrenees/Akbash mix who’s equal parts playful pup and snuggly companion! Cooper is the definition of fun-loving—he’s always up for some good playtime with his fellow canine buddies, and when he’s not romping around, he’s soaking up all the attention from his favorite humans. Seriously, this boy LOVES his pets!

Got toys? Cooper is your guy! He has a particular soft spot for stuffed animals and will happily entertain himself (and you) with them. But don’t worry, when he’s done playing, he’s more than happy to crash on a cozy dog bed for a little snooze, as long as you’re nearby supplying the head pats, of course.

Cooper also loves being outside—it’s where he thrives. But keep in mind, this 90-pound fluffy guy has hops! He can easily clear a 5-foot fence, so a yard with a taller fence is a must. He’s the type to take his outdoor fun seriously but will gladly settle indoors once playtime is over.

One more thing—Cooper is EXCELLENT on leash! That’s right, he’ll be the perfect walking companion, ready to trot beside you as you explore the neighborhood or hit the trails. He’s also house and crate trained, making him a pretty low-maintenance, high-reward buddy.

If you’re looking for a joyful, big-hearted friend who’s as happy outdoors as he is soaking up snuggles inside, Cooper’s your guy! Ready to give him his forever home? Email angela.bassani@bigfluffydogs.com and please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/adopt/adoption-application/.

Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process.

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All known information about an individual dog is provided in its listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters should understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for 1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only hold it for one hour per month of age (i.e. a 4-month-old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break). 2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise. 3.) Socialization. The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home. 4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well-adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded ten-fold, for years to come. Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy. Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time-consuming and can be expensive. All dogs require supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well-socialized dog is more than worth the effort to get them there.