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Canto, Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

Canto

NYC Second Chance Rescue
Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier1 yearMale58.8 lbsBrooklyn, NY⏳ Listed 554 days
Good to know
⚡Energy level
Couch potatoZoomies
🏙️Apartment fit
Needs a yardFine in a studio
🎓Experience needed
Great first dogNeeds experience
🏠Home alone
Needs companyFine all day
💵 Typical monthly cost
$115–220/month
  • Food$31–54
  • Insurance$35–60
  • Routine vet$25–45
  • Supplies$15–30
  • Grooming$10–30

A NYC estimate for a dog this size and coat. Excludes the adoption fee and anything unexpected.

📈 Still growing

About 58 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 50–65 lbs.

SmallMediumLargeGiant
A large dog by weight
🐾 What to expect
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Spayed/neutered
  • ✓Vaccinations up to date

Meet Canto Canto’s story began with hardship. He and his siblings were abandoned in Alabama, but you would never guess it from the love he gives so freely. This sweet boy is all heart. He is gentle, affectionate, and always ready to brighten your day with his warm and trusting nature. Canto is still learning the ropes of being a proper gentleman, which simply means he is full of potential. With a little guidance, patience, and consistency, he is going to blossom into an incredible companion. He is eager to please and already shows signs of the loyal and loving best friend he is meant to be. What Canto needs most is someone willing to show him the way. Someone who sees not just who he is today, but who he is ready to become. In return, he will give you unconditional love, happy tail wags, and a bond that only a rescued dog can offer. If you are looking for a dog to grow with, laugh with, and love endlessly, Canto is waiting for you. Give him the chance he deserves and watch him become the amazing dog he was always meant to be. All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption. Please note that the listed location for this dog may not be accurate due to technical limitations of this database and we have transportation options available within 6 hours of NYC (so don't let location hold you back)! Interested in fostering or adopting? Need more info on this dog? The first step in the process is filling out an application on our website. For a full list of our available dogs and current adoption promotions, visit: https://nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs/

American Staffordshire Terrier

🧠 Temperament

He is gentle, affectionate, and always ready to brighten your day with his warm and trusting nature. Confident, loyal and very people-focused, with the same goofy streak as other bully breeds.

🎾 Exercise

High — 60+ minutes daily plus mental work.

✂️ Grooming

Minimal. Short coat, occasional brushing, needs a coat in winter.

🏙️ In a NYC apartment

Frequently caught by building breed restrictions. Check your lease. Otherwise a clean, adaptable and affectionate city dog.

Adoption fee $350
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