Grizz is a 2 month old, 14 lb Great Pyrenees/Golden Retriever mix with a heart as big as his fluffy future!
Quick Facts:
Name: Grizz
Breed: Great Pyrenees/Golden Retriever mix
Age: 2 months old
Weight: 14 lbs.
House-Trained: Working on it!
Crate-Trained: Doesn’t like the crate
Good with Dogs: Yes (would love a playful wrestling buddy in his forever home)
Good with Cats: Cautious but friendly
Good with Kids: Yes
Energy Level: High (puppy energy)
Fence Required: No
Dog's Location: Anderson, SC
About Grizz’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Grizz is a Great Pyrenees/Golden Retriever mixed breed. Great Pyrenees/Golden Retriever mixes — often called Golden Pyrenees — are big hearted, gentle, and people loving dogs who blend the Golden’s affectionate, eager to please nature with the Pyrenees’ confidence, independence, and guardian instincts. As puppies, they’re typically social, curious, and full of energy, with a natural love for the outdoors and a tendency to bond closely with their humans. They grow into large, sturdy dogs who thrive when they have both mental stimulation and plenty of space to explore.
Their ideal home is one that offers active living, consistent training, and lots of companionship. These mixes flourish with families who enjoy outdoor adventures, have room for a big dog to stretch their legs, and are ready to guide a smart, confident puppy into adulthood. Because they’re affectionate and people oriented, they do best in homes where someone is around often and where positive reinforcement is part of daily life.
What to Love about Grizz:
Grizz is an affectionate little guy who loves being close — always laying on your feet, following you from room to room, and seeking out every bit of love he can get! Confident, curious, and quick to learn, Grizz is the kind of puppy who picks things up fast and dives into life with enthusiasm! He adores toys, chew bones, and especially being outside getting gloriously dirty. If he had it his way, he’d stay outdoors all day exploring, rolling, and playing.
Grizz is incredibly friendly with people and loves kids, especially when they join in on his playtime. He’s great with other dogs and has a more dominant, “I make the rules” play style — he’d be thrilled to have a wrestling buddy in his forever home. He’s cautious but friendly with cats and happy to meet them respectfully. Like any young pup, he has plenty of energy and will thrive with an active family who enjoys adventures, outdoor time, and helping him grow into the big, wonderful dog he’s destined to be.
He’s working on potty training, learning leash manners, and figuring out the crate (he’s not a fan yet and throws a tiny fit when crated). With patience, consistency, and lots of love, Grizz will blossom into an incredible companion. He can’t wait to find his perfect forever family — one he’ll adore to the moon and back!
Grizz’s Glorious Highlights:
• 2 month old, 14 lb Pyr/Golden mix with a big heart and even bigger future
• Affectionate shadow pup who loves laying on your feet and following you everywhere
• Super confident and fast learning — picks up new skills quickly
• Toy obsessed explorer who loves chew bones, stuffies, and anything fun
• Outdoor adventurer who adores getting dirty and never wants to come inside
• Friendly with all people and loves kids, especially playful ones
• Great with dogs — confident, dominant play style and loves wrestling buddies
• Cautious but friendly with cats — respectful and curious
• Working on potty training and not a fan of the crate yet
• Active family ready — eager for adventures, hikes, and lots of outdoor time
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!
