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Meet Sammy, a resilient young adult Labrador Retriever and Greyhound mix with a high-energy personality. Having fully recovered from parvo, Sammy is a good-natured dog who enjoys open spaces, though he tolerates a crate for short periods. He needs some work on leash manners but is eager to learn. Sammy's ideal home is an active one, prepared for his energy and patient with training. His compatibility with cats and other dogs is currently unknown.
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American Pit Bull Terrier / Labrador Retriever
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