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My basic info
Breed
Dogo Argentino/American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Winter is an approximately 2 year old Argentine Dogo mix. She has many of the traits of
the Dogo, including her signature ears, coloring, and posture, she just does not meet the expected size of the Argentine (she is only 49 lbs, and Argentine Dogos are normally 85+ lbs). Winter is a special dog, in that she is deaf. She reads body language well and knows a few signs (it is early in her training), so one might not notice that she is deaf unless they try to get her attention when she is not looking.
Winter is cat friendly, as long as they are friendly back, she currently lives with 4 adult cats and 2 kittens. She needs slow introductions with other dogs, as she has too much energy for some dogs, and can play rough. It may take several meetings for her to be comfortable with another dog. She is house trained, crate trained, and up to date on all vetting, including her spay.
Winter has had a rough life, so she has some separation anxiety. She does not like to be left alone, as it is stressful for her to not know when someone is coming back to be with her. She
is progressing every day, but she will need further training to help her cope. She has had no
formal training, as is determined from her behaviors, so she will be receiving obedience training
starting on January 20th, in Goldsboro.
Winter is such a sweet girl, always eager to please. It may be hard for her to understand what we want from her, but with training, I know she will be the perfect dog. She learns quickly, but can be easily distracted, so repetition and constant practice will work best for her. She is a snuggler, and a couch potato when inside, but she has a lot of energy and enjoys being outside on nice days to be able to run around and wear herself out. She would do best in a home where someone could spend a lot of time with her and really make her a member of the family.
Are you interested in adopting Winter or another JCAPL pet you have seen? You'll need to start by completing an adoption application, available online at our website: www.jcapl.org. There is no obligation to adopt by completing an application, however, we do recommend submitting an application as soon as you find an animal you are interested in. We review applications in the order they are received.
Completed applications can be sent via email to adopt@jcapl.org, faxed to 919-300-5524, or delivered in person by visiting us at one of our adoption events on Saturdays at PetSmart in Garner (White Oak Shopping Center).
We will contact you as soon as possible once we receive your application for Winter.
