Background Info:

Sheriff was picked up by animal control and taken to the city shelter. He was in a bad area of town, entangled in some bushes, and being picked on by neighborhood kids. Thankfully a good Samaritan witnessed his ordeal and contacted animal control who came to his rescue. The dog doesn't hold a grudge at all. He was super happy to see his saviors and gladly got in the truck to make his way to the pound.

Health Condition:
This handsome boy would have been healthy as a ox if it weren't for a bad case of Heartworm disease. Thankfully it was treatable and we were on top of it. Sheriff completed his treatment at the end of August and he is now healthy and ready for adoption!

Physical Description:
WOW! The dog is simply gorgeous. His coat is pitch black, shiny and healthy. He is very muscular but not overly bulky. Just perfectly proportioned and very well-built. He's on the large side for the breed and impressive looking. The kind of dog who looks the part but acts like a teddy bear. You'll feel safe with him at your side but remember that Pit Bulls are more likely to get stolen than to hurt anyone. No one will mess with you when he's around, but despite his name and appearance, Sheriff needs to be protected too.

Living Situation:
Sheriff is a polite, well-behaved and content guest at MPR's shelter. He arrived to us with a bang though, as the first thing he did was to escape our yard with a 6' chain link fence. He was not neutered back then and we had a female in heat on the property, which he was obviously very interested to meet. Both dogs have since been fixed and we haven't had any other escape issues from Mr Sheriff. Still, he's proven that if he wants to, he can... So supervision outside is a must for this athletic boy.
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Other than his little escapade on the first day, Sheriff has been a total sweetheart and awesome dog to have at the shelter. He adapted quickly and takes shelter life in stride. He's good in his kennel and no trouble when out in the playroom or in the yards. He is easy to handle and we haven't had any negative reports about him from the volunteers. In fact, everyone loves him and his name is often mentioned when volunteers pick their favorites.

Personality:
Big, lovable, pleasing and very fun-loving. Sheriff is a charming dog with a lively personality, although he is a little more on the lazy side. He does have little spurs of energy and loves to play with toys, but for the most parts he just wants to chill and cuddle.

Despite his size, Sheriff is easy to handle and eager to please. He does jump up on people when greeting and is a little too big for that, but we are working on it and he is learning good manners.
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Overall, he is a well-rounded dog, smart, loving and super friendly.
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Behavior with people:
Very people-oriented. He looks intimidating but we haven't seen a mean bone in his body. We're not sure he knows that he looks like a bad-ass. He is super easy-going in his interaction with people and comfortable with everyone.
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Sheriff can be a bit of a big needy baby and he loves to cuddle. He's very affectionate.

Behavior with children:
Sheriff hasn't been around children since being with us. We don't see any reason to believe he wouldn't do well in a home with kids, other than his size. Older/bigger kids should not be a problem but he might be a little too big for toddlers. While his level of energy is moderate to low, he does have short-lived 'bulldozer" moments when his enthusiasm for life might get the best of him.

Behavior with other dogs:
Sheriff is a people-dog. Introductions to other dogs were attempted before he came to our program and not successful. He is stiff, dominant and reactive. His appearance and demeanor are intimidating to other dogs, which doesn't help. He might be able to learn to share a home with a compatible and very tolerant female, but if you are looking for a social-butterfly when it comes to other pets, Sheriff is not your guy. Please keep in mind that Sheriff is reactive on a leash and behind barriers.

Behavior with other animals:
We've definitely seen some prey drive. Sheriff will not be placed in a home with cats.
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Training:
Sheriff appears house broken. He doesn't have accidents in the playrooms and even keeps his outside run clean. He waits for his turn in the yard. He knows basic commands and is naturally well-behaved. Sheriff is currently enrolled in obedience classes and he is an A+ student! He has already mastered the following commands: sit, stay, down, touch, wait, and look. He improves each week and we love seeing him thrive!
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Best Attribute:
We love this big beautiful dog with a heart of gold. He's so friendly, outgoing and happy to be with people. Sheriff is a great representative of the best the breed has to offer.