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Canelo

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

About Canelo

Seattle, WA

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White), Brown / Chocolate, Bicolor

Behavior

Personality
Curious, Playful, Funny, Athletic, Independent

Canelo’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Canelo's Story

Meet Canelo – The Wiggly Meatball with a Squeaky Bark & a Trust Fall<br/><br/>Staffy / American Bully Mix | Neutered | House & Crate Trained<br/><br/>If you’re looking for a low-rider goofball with a tough-guy bark and a marshmallow heart, say hello to Canelo — a short, stocky Staffy/American Bully mix who’s equal parts cuddle monster, body-slammer, and emotional support clown.<br/><br/>He’s the kind of dog who chases a ball but never fetches, throws his weight into full-body chest bumps when he’s excited, and performs trust falls when it’s time to cuddle. Oh, and did we mention his bark sounds like a squeaky toy when he’s happy?<br/><br/>But don’t let his funny antics fool you — Canelo is also:<br/> • Neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped<br/> • Crate trained & house trained<br/> • Knows basic commands (still polishing his manners)<br/> • Highly treat-motivated<br/><br/>Personality Snapshot:<br/> • Big bark when he hears noises — but immediately hides. Excellent “alarm system,” poor security follow-through. ?<br/> • Loves to cuddle and seeks close contact (sometimes a little too enthusiastically)<br/> • A little droopy in the best, bully way — full of jowls and floppy charm<br/> • Playful and goofy, but still figuring out how to manage his excitement<br/> • Body slams/chest bumps are his “love language” — his adopter will need to set boundaries while appreciating his… enthusiasm<br/><br/>-Not cat-friendly<br/>-Dog-selective – May do well with the right dog and slow intros<br/>-Terrified of fireworks, thunder, and rain – needs a quiet, safe place to hide<br/>- Needs a very secure fenced yard or daily walks with a strong handler<br/><br/>Canelo’s Perfect Match:<br/> • Someone who appreciates bully breeds and their quirks<br/> • A person or family willing to work on structure and basic manners<br/> • A home that understands how to balance play with calm<br/> • No small children, due to his enthusiastic “love slams”<br/><br/>Canelo is a lovable, oversized ham who just wants to be included, cuddled, and guided. With consistency, patience, and lots of belly rubs, this blocky boy will make someone laugh every single day.<br/><br/><br/>To see more photos of Canelo, please visit his facebook album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.122202803306278069&type=3<br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting Canelo, please fill out our comprehensive adoption application! We are in the business of making the best matches possible so we need to get to know you too! https://forms.gle/A6G3cp1JCCXad8M97<br/><br/>*Please note that while this pet is listed in locally, however they are located in Tri-Cities. We are happy to work with adopters from all over the PNW and can discuss transport options if needed.

Meet Canelo – The Wiggly Meatball with a Squeaky Bark & a Trust Fall

Staffy / American Bully Mix | Neutered | House & Crate Trained

If you’re looking for a low-rider goofball with a tough-guy bark and a marshmallow heart, say hello to Canelo — a short, stocky Staffy/American Bully mix who’s equal parts cuddle monster, body-slammer, and emotional support clown.

He’s the kind of dog who chases a ball but never fetches, throws his weight into full-body chest bumps when he’s excited, and performs trust falls when it’s time to cuddle. Oh, and did we mention his bark sounds like a squeaky toy when he’s happy?

But don’t let his funny antics fool you — Canelo is also:
• Neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped
• Crate trained & house trained
• Knows basic commands (still polishing his manners)
• Highly treat-motivated

Personality Snapshot:
• Big bark when he hears noises — but immediately hides. Excellent “alarm system,” poor security follow-through. ?
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Meet Canelo – The Wiggly Meatball with a Squeaky Bark & a Trust Fall

Staffy / American Bully Mix | Neutered | House & Crate Trained

If you’re looking for a low-rider goofball with a tough-guy bark and a marshmallow heart, say hello to Canelo — a short, stocky Staffy/American Bully mix who’s equal parts cuddle monster, body-slammer, and emotional support clown.

He’s the kind of dog who chases a ball but never fetches, throws his weight into full-body chest bumps when he’s excited, and performs trust falls when it’s time to cuddle. Oh, and did we mention his bark sounds like a squeaky toy when he’s happy?

But don’t let his funny antics fool you — Canelo is also:
• Neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped
• Crate trained & house trained
• Knows basic commands (still polishing his manners)
• Highly treat-motivated

Personality Snapshot:
• Big bark when he hears noises — but immediately hides. Excellent “alarm system,” poor security follow-through. ?
• Loves to cuddle and seeks close contact (sometimes a little too enthusiastically)
• A little droopy in the best, bully way — full of jowls and floppy charm
• Playful and goofy, but still figuring out how to manage his excitement
• Body slams/chest bumps are his “love language” — his adopter will need to set boundaries while appreciating his… enthusiasm

-Not cat-friendly
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How To Adopt

Canelo was listed as Adoptable by S'more Dogs Rescue
How can I adopt Canelo?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with S'more Dogs Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Canelo is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to S'more Dogs Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Canelo?
If you've submitted an inquiry, S'more Dogs Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Canelo, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to S'more Dogs Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
S'more Dogs Rescue's Adoption Policy
Animals have their own personalities and we want to do our best to create the right connection. We do our best to find the right match. We want our pets to go to their perfect forever home. We have a very thorough process which consists of: an application, interview, reference check, vet check, and public information background check to make sure our pets go to safe homes. We do not do same day adoptions.

Canelo is from S'more Dogs Rescue

[Richland, WA]

Our Mission
We want to help those most in need! We love animals and see the unprecedented need in the animal community. We do this by using a comprehensive foster and adoption process!

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