Ermey (MS)

🐶 Meet Ermey (MS): The 130‑lb Genius Goofball Looking for His Match

Age: 4 years

Sex: Male

Weight: 130 lbs

Color: Brindle

Neutered: Yes

If you’ve ever wished your dog could:

✔️ Fetch for hours

✔️ Know his toys by name

✔️ Do freestyle tricks

✔️ Outthink you on a Tuesday …then congratulations — Ermey is your guy 🤣💥

This big brindle brainiac is not your typical mastiff. He’s a high‑energy, toy‑obsessed, play‑driven, super‑smart boy who wants a human who loves engagement as much as he does.

💛 Personality: The Einstein of Mastiffs

    • Smart & playful — He knows his toys by name and will happily fetch until you tap out.

    • High‑energy — He’s the “let’s do stuff!” type, not the “let’s melt into the couch” type.

    • Freestyle moves — Yes, he has moves. Yes, they are hilarious.

👶 Behavior With Children

    • Playful & energetic — Same personality as above: smart, playful, and ready for action. He thrives with older kids or teens who enjoy interactive play.

👨‍👩‍👧 Behavior With Adults & Strangers

    • Strangers — Suspicious at first. He’ll bark once or twice, then immediately grab a toy like, “Okay, now we’re friends.”

    • Familiar adults — All love, drool, leaning, and toy delivery service.

He currently does best with a structured intro: crate → guest sits → Ermey comes out → bark‑bark → toy diplomacy. 

🐕 Behavior With Other Dogs

    • Large dogs — Used to wrestle and play at the dog park. Males were fine; females often said “absolutely not.”

    • Resource guarding — New toys are precious. He may growl if someone tries to take them, but he’ll trade for high‑value treats like chicken.

    • Small dogs — His play style is intense, and little dogs often find him… overwhelming.

🐈 Behavior With Cats

    • Cats — He alternates between “terrified” and “must chase.” A cat‑free home is likely best.

🎓 Training: This Boy Has Skills

Ermey has had:

    • 2 months of formal puppy training

    • Socialization classes

    • A 2‑week training bootcamp

    • Ongoing training at home

He is:

    • House trained

    • Crate trained

    • Leash trained

Commands he knows: Sit, Stay, Spin, Down, Bed, Crate, Relax, Leave It, Here, Around the World, Fetch

Yes… Around the World. This dog is basically a circus performer.

He also allows weekly nail dremeling like a pro — give him a peanut‑butter lick mat and he’s a gentleman.

😂 Why You’ll Love Him

Ermey is the dog who will:

    • Bring you toys like he’s running a personal delivery service

    • Do tricks that make your friends say “Wait… he can do WHAT?”

    • Turn fetch into a full‑time job

    • Make you laugh daily with his dramatic, goofy personality

    • Keep your life active, fun, and never boring

He’s not a couch potato — he’s a 130‑lb adventure buddy with a PhD in Playtime.

🏠 Ermey Is Looking for His Perfect Match

He needs a home that:

    • Loves training, toys, and engagement

    • Enjoys an active lifestyle

    • Can give him structure and consistency

    • Appreciates a dog who is both brilliant and ridiculous

If you want a dog who will challenge your brain, steal your socks, and your heart, Ermey is ready to meet you 💛

👉 If you are interested in giving a loving home to any of our available dogs, please fill out an Adoption Application.