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The 10 Breeds Most Likely Find Themselves In a Shelter

By: Renee Moen

Renee Moen

| April 1, 2014
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Any “Pit” Cross

This includes the American Staffordshire Terrier, the English Bull Terrier, the English Staffordshire terrier, the American Pit Bull or any combination thereof. These lovable loyal dogs are total snugglebugs and really just need a lap to curl up on.
This includes the American Staffordshire Terrier, the English Bull Terrier, the English Staffordshire terrier, the American Pit Bull or any combination thereof. These lovable loyal dogs are total snugglebugs and really just need a lap to curl up on.

Labradors

Need a good running buddy? Most Labradors are up for a good walk, run, hike, game of fetch or playing tag with the kids. After they’ve expelled their energy, curling up near their people is preferred.
Need a good running buddy? Most Labradors are up for a good walk, run, hike, game of fetch or playing tag with the kids. After they’ve expelled their energy, curling up near their people is preferred.

Beagle

Beagles love any excuse to use their sniffer. Hide some treats and let them sniff it out. Train them to track, and give them a good belly rub at the end of the day.
Beagles love any excuse to use their sniffer. Hide some treats and let them sniff it out. Train them to track, and give them a good belly rub at the end of the day.

Jack Russell Terrier

Cute, energetic and too smart for their own good, these little bundles of dynamite are really tricksters. Any owner would be lucky to have a JRT to train. Someone to fetch their slippers, get the paper and pour a cup of coffee. The last part may be a slight exaggeration, but he’d sure try!
Cute, energetic and too smart for their own good, these little bundles of dynamite are really tricksters. Any owner would be lucky to have a JRT to train. Someone to fetch their slippers, get the paper and pour a cup of coffee. The last part may be a slight exaggeration, but he’d sure try!

Akita

Excellent guard dog, extremely loyal to his family an Akita would be an awesome addition to a household that has knowledge of the breed. This dog needs a kind but firm alpha leader.
Excellent guard dog, extremely loyal to his family an Akita would be an awesome addition to a household that has knowledge of the breed. This dog needs a kind but firm alpha leader.

German Shepherd

Family dog, check! Guard dog, check! Highly intelligent, check! Give this dog a job and she will be hopelessly devoted to her humans.
Family dog, check! Guard dog, check! Highly intelligent, check! Give this dog a job and she will be hopelessly devoted to her humans.

Husky

Beautiful, majestic, and energetic, the Husky thrives on exercise and interaction with its humans. Another dog who needs a job, he will love his family forever.
Beautiful, majestic, and energetic, the Husky thrives on exercise and interaction with its humans. Another dog who needs a job, he will love his family forever.

Blue Heeler

Farm dog, lots of land and freedom to run is what a Blue Heeler would love. What they need is an owner who will challenge them mentally and physically.
Farm dog, lots of land and freedom to run is what a Blue Heeler would love. What they need is an owner who will challenge them mentally and physically.

Border Collie

Full of life, the Border Collie loves to be with her family having fun and expelling energy. Plenty of physical and mental exercises are needed. These fast paced canines excel at sports.
Full of life, the Border Collie loves to be with her family having fun and expelling energy. Plenty of physical and mental exercises are needed. These fast paced canines excel at sports.

Chihuahua

Little bundles of dynamite, Chihuahuas need little exercise and crave lots of attention. The right owner needs to be firm but also not be afraid to let the Chihuahua know they’re loved.
Little bundles of dynamite, Chihuahuas need little exercise and crave lots of attention. The right owner needs to be firm but also not be afraid to let the Chihuahua know they’re loved.

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