OLIVER - AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315, USA
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OLIVER - AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
American Pit Bull Terrier Dogs For Adoption in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
OLIVER
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Senior
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Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). IâM A PET PROJECT SPONSORED PET! Unforgotten Paws: Re-homing Long Term Resident Dogs The Unforgotten Paws Program is a Pet Project initiative dedicated to shelter dogs like me who have been overlooked for far too long. Long-term residents like me, who have often been waiting 100 days or more, are given a second chance at love and belonging. The Pet Project provides food, supplies and wellness care for my lifetime, and can facilitate reduced cost vet care and ongoing support ensuring that I am cared for, for life. Please consider making me part of your family because no dog should be forgotten!
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
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Organization name
Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale
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Location:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33315 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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