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Lucy

Sheppit

Female, adult

Gahanna, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Lucy is a sweet dog that loves to cuddle, she loves chewing on bones, going on walks and playing fetch. She needs a home where she can get the attention she needs and deserves.
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Adopting a German Pit Bull

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an German Pit Bull - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The cost of adopting a German Shepherd / Pit Bull mix through a shelter is much lower than buying one from a breeder. The average rescue adoption fee for a German Pit Bull is around $300, which covers the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. Buying a Shepherd / Pit puppy from a breeder can be very expensive, depending on their lineage and fur color. The average price of a German Pit Bull from a reputable breeder is $1,000 to $3,000.

You can start by doing a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available German Pit Bulls in your area.

German Pit Bull fun facts

Fun Facts:

One Pit Bull, Sergeant Stubby, accompanied the U.S. soldiers during World War I and saved his regiment from mustard gas attacks. His remains are in the Smithsonian.

Their parent, the German Shepherd, was the original American guide dog.

German Pit Bull hero photo

German Pit Bull Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about German Pit Bull types to temperament and health issues to popular German Pit Bull mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.