as in tiger
an aggressive and fiercely determined person
a pit bull who won't let anyone stand in her way to the top of the corporate ladder
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Khloe Breed: American pit bull terrier mix Age: 10 months
Meet Khloe — a smart, funny girl who is ready to jump into a new life filled with love and adventure.
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Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
Since September, the lovable pit bull mix has been on a healing journey after being rushed to the shelter by a hero.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Eleven special needs dogs are also part of the pack, including Jolene, a mix of American pit bull and terrier who uses a wheelchair, and Sprinkle, an Australian shepherd mix, who's blind and hearing-impaired.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Puppy Bowl 2025 will also highlight 11 dogs with special needs — including Jolene, an American pit bull terrier who uses a wheelchair, and Sprinkle, an Australian shepherd mix who is blind and hearing impaired.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
Since September, the lovable pit bull mix has been on a healing journey after being rushed to the shelter by a hero.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Eleven special needs dogs are also part of the pack, including Jolene, a mix of American pit bull and terrier who uses a wheelchair, and Sprinkle, an Australian shepherd mix, who's blind and hearing-impaired.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Puppy Bowl 2025 will also highlight 11 dogs with special needs — including Jolene, an American pit bull terrier who uses a wheelchair, and Sprinkle, an Australian shepherd mix who is blind and hearing impaired.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Pit bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit%20bull. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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