About Atlas

We would like you to meet Atlas. Atlas is a pure Asian Shepherd also known as Central Asian Ovtcharka. This breed is one of the oldest breed in dog history. He looks like a POLAR BEAR . However, they are very rare here in the US. Atlas has all the traits and temperament that is common and prevalent in this breed. He is a giant baby and loves his owners. However, he is NOT GOOD with other dogs or any four legged animals. Based on his breed he is more of a protector against other animals but LOVES every person he has ever met. He is wonderful with children and adult and a guardian for his owner or animal that he is guarding. We are working on socializing Atlas. He loves to have his belly rubbed . He is so gorgeous!!!! He is a gorgeous boy that loves to be petted and brushed. He came to us from a kill shelter. He is doing great !!!! You may notice in the pictures his ears and tail have been docked. The docking in very common to this breed. If you have wanted a giant breed and one of the most beautiful dogs you will ever meet, please consider meeting Atlas. He currently weights 170-190 pounds. He is as large as or larger than a Great Dane in height. He has to be the only animal, no dogs and no cats. This breed, puppies range from $800 to $2000 for a puppy. however our adoption donations for Atlas is $250.00 to the right person or family. THIS IS NOT A DOG YOU CAN TAKE TO A DOG PARK OR TAKE FOR A WALK. He is unbelievably strong and can pull most humans down. He is approximately 3 years old. healthy, heartworm negative, neutered who is just looking for that perfect person. In concern for families with small children, we will not adopt a dog to a home with any child under the age of 10. This is due to the large size of Atlas and the safety of your children. Our dogs are not aggressive or mean in any way, they can just knock down children easily. If you would like to visit Atlas please contact St. Cloud's Rescue at www.stcloudsrescue.org or call 972-679-5319. The first step in adopting from St. Cloud's Rescue is to complete an application. The application may be found OUR WEBSITE (not petfinder.com) at www.stcloudsrescue.org. Please click on the application process, complete and then email it. Once the application has been sent please call us to confirm that we have received it. St.Cloud's Rescue maintains the right to deny applications to anyone for any reason we see fit. St. Cloud Rescue is a non-profit 501-c-3 organization. St. Clouds Rescue requires new owners to purchase a one year supply of heartworm preventative from us, which is at cost. We require a home visit prior to all placements. We require a home visit prior to all placements. All our dogs must be microchipped at a cost of $20.00. There is a $250.00 donation fee. All dogs adopted through St Clouds Rescue must be indoor pets. Our dogs cannot tolerate the extreme Texas weather conditions.

Collin County
McKinney, Texas 75071