Meet Talon, and get ready to fall in love!  He is just a big, beautiful, sweet boy at the perfect age with lots of good habits.  We expect he was born around 3/1/2013.

He even has is own Facebook page!  https://www.facebook.com/OurTalon/

An example of a perfect Great Pyrenees, handsome Talon is well behaved, laid-back, playful, cuddly, and affectionate.  He is house trained, dog door trained, good on leash, good at riding in a car, and knows his commands.

[Note from Talon:  My foster mommy DNA’d me.  I’m 7/8 Great Pyrenees, so that’s where I get my majestic good looks and lovely Pyr-ee ways.  I’m 1/8 something-from-the-hound-group.  Foster mommy said, “So that’s where you get your squeaky, howly, bark!  You sound like a Beagle!”  And I said, “You’re squeaky!”  She said, “Hee, hee!”  And I said, “YIP!”]

Talon has a condition called mega-esophagus. This means that his esophagus is weak and has trouble pushing food and water downward into his stomach. His food and water bowls must be elevated making him stretch his neck upwards to reach them. This allows gravity to help get the food and water moving downward, compensating for the weak esophagus. 

To manage the condition, he needs a special feeding chair called a Bailey chair.  It keeps him upright while he eats and drinks.  His foster mommy built one for him, complete with soft teal cushions all around.  Since that one worked wonders, rescue heroes donated the funds to buy him a very fancy custom-ordered built-to-size one.  Without it, Talon is at risk of his food moving in the wrong direction and entering his trachea and lungs which results in a potentially deadly inflammatory lung condition, called aspiration pneumonia.

He is very happy in his feeding chair, and gets in it eagerly.  If he is fed frequent, small meals, this is better for him.  And his kibble should be small in size.

Look in the dictionary under "adorable" and you will find a picture of Talon. This amazing dog lost his home when his mom became ill and could not care for him. He came to us all the way from Alabama, and he's a real Southern Gentleman.

If you want a big Pyr with a heart of gold that everyone will love, Talon is your man. Hurry and apply; Talon will be scooped up fast because he is the dog everyone wants!

SPIN Pyrs are all in foster homes in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  Potential adopters are asked to make travel arrangements if they live elsewhere. All SPIN dogs are spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations and on heartworm prevention.  Please go to our website www.SpinRescue.org and fill out an application for this great Great Pyrenees! 

Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Good for Seniors/Elderly, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Obedient, Playful, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle