Penny

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0-6 months|Great Pyrenees|Female|Large|Overland Park, KS

Penny

Available

0-6 months|Great Pyrenees|Female|Large|Overland Park, KS

About Penny

Meet Penny DOB: 02/12/2026 Breed: Great Pyrenees Penny is a soft, sweet girl with a curious side. She's starting to explore the world around her and likes to be near the action while still checking in with her people. She's working on all the puppy basics-crate training, potty training, and learning routines-and will need a family ready to guide her through those early stages with patience and consistency. About the breed: Great Pyrenees are known for being gentle, devoted, and bred to be guardians. They are observant and independent, while still forming strong bonds with their families. They grow into large dogs who do best with room to move and a secure fence. Penny will do best in a home ready for a large-breed puppy and all that comes with it-training, structure, and time to help her grow into a confident adult.

About Great Pyrenees Dogs

Great Pyrenees are majestic, white-coated guardian dogs bred for centuries to protect flocks in the Pyrenees Mountains. They are calm, patient, and deeply loyal, with a gentle nature that belies their imposing size. Their thick, weatherproof coat and regal bearing are stunning.

Adopting a Great Pyrenees means gaining a gentle guardian who is devoted to protecting their family. They are wonderful with children, patient with other animals, and surprisingly mellow indoors. Their independent thinking and nighttime barking reflect their guardian heritage.

Temperament

CalmPatientStrong-willedGentle

Size

Giant (85-100+ lbs)

Exercise

Moderate

Good With

Kids, Dogs, Cats

Lifespan

10-12 years

Health notes: Prone to hip dysplasia, bloat, and patellar luxation. Their nocturnal barking is a natural guardian behavior. Regular grooming of their thick coat is necessary.

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Adopting in Overland Park, KS

Overland Park's top-rated neighborhoods and extensive trail system make it an excellent Kansas City suburb for pet adoption. Local shelters and metro-area rescue organizations have many wonderful animals ready for families in this well-planned community.

With the Indian Creek Trail, Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, and beautifully maintained parks, Overland Park offers adopted pets a comfortable suburban lifestyle with outstanding outdoor amenities. The city consistently ranks among the best places to live in the Midwest.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

20°F to 42°F

Dec – Feb

Cold winters with ice storms and moderate snowfall. The suburban trail system is typically cleared quickly after storms. Protect paws from salt on sidewalks and limit exposure during wind chills below zero.

Spring

35°F to 68°F

Mar – May

Severe thunderstorms and tornado risk from March through June require a pet emergency plan. Between storm events, spring brings beautiful blooms and comfortable trail walking temperatures.

Summer

65°F to 90°F

Jun – Aug

Hot and humid summers call for early morning or evening walks on the shaded trail system. Severe storms with hail are possible. Keep pets hydrated and watch for signs of heat exhaustion.