MOCHA - AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Derwood, MD, 20855, USA
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MOCHA - AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
American Pit Bull Terrier Dogs For Adoption in Derwood, MD, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
MOCHA
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Senior
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Location
Derwood, MD, 20855 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). MOCHA 11 years ⢠80 pounds ⢠Available now A DARK ROAST WITH A SPLASH OF CREAM AND A SMILE THAT'S SLIGHTLY CROOKED. Her name is Mocha and her coat is a dark roast, the good kind â deep warm coffee brown, a splash of cream on her chest, feet speckled white and coffee bean. Then she looks up at you, that snaggletooth peeks out, and that's pretty much it for you. She gives a hero's welcome every single time someone comes through a door: gone five minutes, gone all day, same crooked delighted smile either way. She's easy on leash and a devoted fan of the slow pace â no pulling, no agenda, just a nice loop at a speed that lets you both look at things. Mocha has spent more than a decade being somebody's constant companion, and she is very good at it. Everything you'd normally spend two years teaching a dog, she already knows. She's gentle, low key, and a quiet house sounds like heaven to her. She won't need a job to do or a training plan â she'll settle where you settle, get up when you get up, and consider that a day well spent. Eleven isn't old for a dog like this. It's practiced. She knows exactly what she's for, and she's got a lot of love left and that snaggletoothed smile she's saving for you. Ask a staff member to meet me!
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
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Organization name
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center
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Location:
Derwood, Maryland, 20855 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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