Virgil is a pit bull with big gargoyle ears and a smile a mile long. This athletic dog is a great example of a bully dog. He loves to play in the yard, running, tugging, and staring at his arch enemy “the squirrel!”
But in the house, he is nose to your knee following you everywhere you go , curling up into a little dog ball , his big head atop wanting to snuggle! The perfect ying and yang of a dog!
Bully breeds can be a strong minded dogs and what they don’t need is a home that feels sorry for them and their past lives. They want and desire a strong person they can look up and love with all their heart. Virgil has stolen this foster moms heart!
Virgil is about 2 – 3 years old; he is not very big but weighs in at 58 pounds of pure love and muscle. Virgil is crate trained, house trained, knows “Sit” and “Down”, “leave it” and “Take it nice” (he takes treats so sweetly I guarantee you will giggle). Up to date in shots and heartworm checks and preventative. Also he is altered (neutered).
He and my cat have become fast buddies. She follows him everwhere, cleaning his ears and rubbing on his big forhead. Its really cute!
Virgil does need some leash training, I fear this winter we both have been lazy and not too thrilled about the weather (I am not sure who shakes more in the cold me or him!).
He walks very nicely but when he sees something that interests him suddenly the lil dog becomes a big dog and he pulls.
I think he would do best as an only dog, his focus is all on his human He has a carefree attitude about other dogs, he likes them just fine but just doesn’t seem to want to play with them. Virgil loves the dogs he knows , but dogs he doesn’t know that run up to his face him make him nervous.
Due to his strength I feel too that he would do best in a home with children over 14. He isn’t a dog to jump but he plays with his paws and that could easily scratch smaller ones or knock them over.
Don’t let the media scare you away from a true American Breed. This is one awesome athletic and loving companion!
*To see more of Virgil please click on his YouTube Picture Video .
Please do not call Vector Control to inquire about adoptions as they are seperate from Pound Buddies.
Dogs puppies with PBR and a name are in foster homes and are NOT at the shelter. Adoption fees for foster dogs range from $185.00 to $235.00.
Foster dogs are already altered, current on vaccines and have been heartworm tested if age appropriate. In order to meet a foster pet, you must have an approved application on file with us. We will then schedule an appointment that is convenient for both you and the Foster Parents.
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