Have you ever met a dog at an adoption event and thought, “That’s the one! That’s who I’m bringing home!”?
Then, after spending a few weeks together, you realize, “Wow, that was a mistake! This dog is nothing like I expected!”
No?
Well, let us introduce you to Canelo, Nebraska’s greatest deceiver! With his good looks and striking appearance, this Huskydoodle seems like a jackpot, but he’s not what you think.
In fact, his true nature might make you reconsider your first impression!
A “Frat Boy” In A Huskydoodle’s Body
When I first saw Canelo’s picture, I thought, “What a handsome dog!” And it’s true. He’s a great-looking pup, and his breed is certainly one of the dreamiest. But that’s only part of the story.
As it turns out, Canelo, who is now a four-time adoption failure, can be a handful, especially for first-time dog owners.
According to his caretakers at the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS), Canelo has a bad habit: he’s a big-time chomper, and he’s never going to give it up!
In a funny, playful, and now viral Facebook post, NHS shared Canelo’s most noticeable trait: his chomping.
“Canelo is a frat boy disguised as a 65-pound huskydoodle, and he has the emotional regulation skills of a toddler on a sugar high. The good news is he’s very affectionate—the bad news is his affection comes in the form of chomps,” the Nebraska shelter explained.
Canelo’s chomps aren’t aggressive; they’re simply his way of expressing his emotions.
But here’s the thing: Canelo will make you believe that his chomps are his love language. They’re not. They’re just part of who he is.
“Chomps aren’t his love language—they’re just his language. Excited? Chomp. Bored? Chomp. Nervous? Chomp. You blinked? Chomp. He will gaslight you into thinking you like being chomped on,” NHS added.
Finding The Right Match For Canelo
In the second part of the post, the shelter emphasized that Canelo needs a home with the right environment. He would thrive in a place where he’s the only dog, with no kids around, and someone who has “the patience of a saint.”
Leah Naomi Surgent, a volunteer at the shelter who works with behavior, explains that Canelo would do best in a home with his own space, ideally with a male owner, plenty of toys, and a pool, as he loves water!
“Canelo would THRIVE having his own doggy-proof space in a house, for when he becomes rowdy he can go into his area for quiet time,” Leah commented on the post.
She added that Canelo behaves well in the car and gets along with other dogs most of the time. What he needs is a family that will teach him to decompress, giving him structure and routine.
While the NHS plea for Canelo is both funny and sincere, the truth is that Canelo is truly affectionate. He simply needs the right direction.
He’s motivated to learn and is eager to meet someone who can match his energy.
“He is food-motivated and ready to learn. Instead of liking this guy for his appearance, he needs someone who can meet his ‘special needs’ equally!! (Don’t we all?). He is a project dog, and that’s okay,” Leah concluded.
Good luck, Canelo!