Silas Great Pyrenees & Alaskan Malamute Mix Nashville, TN

Silas is a young male fluffy bundle of Great Pyrishness mixed with something sleddy like a husky or malamute. In case you are wondering, "sleddy" is an actual word (that I made up) describing dogs of northern/arctic origin that I can't definitely identify. Silas does not realize that there are things called strangers. If he was a human child, we would despair that he would get in the van spray-painted "Free Candy" on the side because he's that trusting and has no idea that anyone could not love him and wish him the very best.

Silas is a big boy already, but still growing at 75 pounds and about a year old. He is active and friendly and did I mention he likes to explore? If you are there to go with him, so much the better, but he would like you to keep up the pace. Silas is probably not a cat fan given the previously-mentioned sleddy origins. Silas is great with dogs and kids. The world is definitely Silas' oyster and he has definitely mastered living in the here and now in the eternal sunshine of puppy happiness. This dog will require positive training and he will need someone that understands what these breeds are all about. If you want a retriever, get a retriever and not a Pyrenees because they do very different things. If you want a quirky, friendly soul who wants to boldly go where no dog has gone while guarding you from the threat of the squirrel menace, this is your soul-mate. If you would like to adopt this boy please email Elizabeth@bigfluffydogs.com




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