CRANBERRY - AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Ocala, FL, 34480, USA
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CRANBERRY - AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
American Pit Bull Terrier Dogs For Adoption in Ocala, FL, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
CRANBERRY
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Adult
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Location
Ocala, FL, 34480 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Meet Cranberryâa sweet, social girl who truly shines outside of the shelter. In playgroup, she may start off a bit nervous but greets appropriately and tends to keep to herself. She has also done well in a short-term foster home where she lived successfully with both other dogs and cats. In a calm, comfortable environment, Cranberry relaxes, enjoys affection, and shows her more easygoing personality.In the shelter, however, Cranberry struggles with fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS). During kennel cleaning, she becomes highly anxiousâjumping, unable to settle, and has been seen running into the guillotine door with enough force to cause injury, requiring staff to move her for safety. The kennel environment is overwhelming for her and does not reflect who she is outside of it. Cranberry was recently returned after showing discomfort around a baby in the home, including an attempted nip at the babyâs toes there was no indication of intent to harm. Due to this, she would do best in a home without small children. Cranberry is ready to leave the shelter behind and thrive in a calm, stable home where she can decompress and let her true personality shine.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
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Organization name
Marion County Animal Services
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Location:
Ocala, Florida, 34480 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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