Meet Pippi!
A loving seven-year-old German Shepherd/Labrador Retriever/American Pitbull Terrier mix currently in Fairfax, VA, whose beautiful black coat, adorable white chest spot, and affectionate personality make her a wonderful companion.
Weighing 90 pounds, Pippi is a big girl with an even bigger heart! She's obedient, loyal, protective, and an absolute champion snuggler. Her favorite routine? Romping around a fenced yard with her giant orange ball, showing off her impressive zoomies, and then finding the coziest spot for a well-earned nap!
Pippi also enjoys swimming, car rides, lobster-shaped chew toys, and peanut butter-filled Kongs. She's wonderfully independent when entertaining herself but always appreciates a good game of fetch with her favorite humans.
This clever girl has completed formal obedience training and knows come, sit, stay, heel, and down. She even follows commands from unfamiliar caregivers! She's house-trained, crate-trained, spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. Pippi happily relaxes in her crate when left alone and maintains a flexible daily routine. She's healthy, with one dietary consideration: chicken should not be a primary ingredient in her food.
Pippi needs a quiet, rural or secluded, adult-only home where she can be the only pet. A securely fenced yard would give her wonderful opportunities to exercise without stressful encounters. She has a strong prey drive, so cats and small animals aren't suitable companions.
Although Pippi has enjoyed playing with larger dogs at daycare, she experiences significant leash reactivity around other dogs when accompanied by her person. A previous dog park altercation also makes avoiding dog parks important. She barks enthusiastically at delivery visitors but has no history of aggression toward people.
An experienced pet parent who understands reactivity, appreciates positive reinforcement, and can provide a peaceful environment will help Pippi thrive. In return, Pippi offers devoted companionship, impressive manners, hilarious backyard entertainment, and plenty of cozy cuddles!
Could this beautiful, ball-loving sweetheart be the loyal companion you've been hoping to welcome into your family?