delilah

Meet Delilah

Name: Delilah
Breed: Great Pyrenees/Komondor mix
DNA tested: Yes, confirmed Great Pyrenees/Komondor mix
Age: Estimated 1.5
Found: Bakersfield City Shelter
Time in foster care: 1.5 years
Why she has waited so long: Delilah is a large dog with a unique look, so she has been overlooked. She also hasn’t had much networking during her time in foster care.

Health: Spayed (2025)
Vaccines: fully vaccinated!Came into the shelter injured, but has fully healed and has normal mobility

Crate trained: Perfectly crate trained
Crate behavior: Her crate is her safe place, and she happily relaxes there while her foster mom is at work.
Workday routine: Does well with long workdays as long as she receives a midday potty break
Noise level: Quiet about 99% of the time. She will alert bark like a good guardian dog if she hears something unusual, such as fireworks or unfamiliar noises, but otherwise is calm and quiet.

Leash skills: Walks well on leash with a confident handler
Leash reactivity: Not reactive on leash (currently lives in a quiet neighborhood)

Dog friendly: Excellent with puppies and smaller dogs
Larger dogs: Can be a little pushy with larger dogs but has never had any issues
People: Friendly, affectionate, and enjoys meeting people

Children: Has been friendly with children but is not always aware of her size
Family potential: Likely to make an excellent family dog with normal supervision around small children due to her size

Grooming: Best kept trimmed because of her unique coat
Coat care: Regular trims keep her cleaner and help prevent tangles
Drool management: Trimming the hair under her chin prevents slobber from collecting in her coat

Personality: Calm, loyal, observant, affectionate, and content with a predictable routine. She has appropriate guardian instincts without being excessively vocal.
Ideal home: A family looking for a gentle giant who enjoys a peaceful home, appreciates routine, and can provide regular grooming and confident leadership