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BARBIE - AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER DOG FOR ADOPTION
American Pit Bull Terrier Dogs For Adoption in Springdale, PA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Barbie
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Adult
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Location
Springdale, PA, 15144 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier. Barbie is a tender-hearted, deeply loving pup who forms strong bonds once she feels safe and secure. She will love her person with her whole heart, but she needs time and patience to open up in a new environment. Barbie does best with consistency, calm guidance, and a home that understands she is sensitive and still learning to trust. This sweet girl has had a rough start to life and it appears she lived out doors. Barbi e came into rescue when she needed surgery due to trouble giving birth to her puppies. Barbie does experience separation anxiety, so she will thrive in a home where someone works from home or is not gone for long hours. When her person is away, she will need appropriate outlets such as Nylabones, Kongs, and enrichment or puzzle toys to help her stay calm and occupied. Metal feeding bowls will be a must and a predictable routine and positive reinforcement will go a long way in helping her continue to build confidence. She tends to prefer women and appears fearful of men; however, this is likely due to very limited exposure rather than true intolerance. With time, patience, and positive experiences, this may improve. Barbie would do best in a home without small children, as she can be rough and rowdy when excited and may not always realize her own strength. Barbie has a high prey drive and should not live with cats. She may also not be a good fit for homes with small dogs, as she showed a bit too much interest in a smaller dog in her foster home. She has, however, done well around pot-bellied pigs, showing that she can coexist successfully with the right animal companions. Barbie is fully vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped and is working on both crate training and potty training.She is not a “one-size-fits-all” dog, but for the right adopter—someone patient, understanding, and ready to provide a stable, loving home—Barbie will be an incredibly devoted and rewarding companion.
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Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Dogs: Yes -
Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Up-to-date on Vaccinations
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Organization name
Paws Across Pittsburgh
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Location:
Springdale, Pennsylvania, 15144 USAUSA
Breed overview
American Pit Bull Terrier
A.K.A.: Pit Bull, APBT, AmStaff, American Staffordshire Terrier, Stafford, Staffy, Pibble, Pittie, Bully, Bull breed, Working Pit, Colby Pit, Old Family Dog, Old Family Red Nose, Red Nose Pit, Blue Nose Pit, Game Dog, Fighting Dog, Gladiator Dog, Nanny Dog, American Bull Dog, Bull and Terrier, Half-and-Half, Yankee Terrier, Irish Pit Bull, English Pit Bull
Overview:
The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a robust and intelligent breed, originating in the United States from crossbreeding Old English Terriers and Old English Bulldogs for dog-fighting purposes. Physically, they are medium-sized, known for their muscular build, broad heads, and powerful jaws, typically weighing between 30-60 pounds. Their coats are short and come in a wide array of colors. Temperamentally, a well-socialized APBT is often described as loyal, affectionate, and people-oriented, displaying a playful and sometimes clownish demeanor. They can be excellent family companions, provided they receive consistent training and early socialization, though their high energy levels mean they thrive with active owners. While they can adapt to apartment living with sufficient exercise, a house with a secure yard is often preferred. Notable health considerations include a predisposition to hip and elbow dysplasia, allergies, and certain heart conditions.
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