Breed: English Setter
Date of birth: 14/06/2025
Gender: Male
Neck circumference: 36.8cm
Chest circumference: 66cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 89.9cm
Height to shoulder: 54.6cm
Weight: 25kg

Wherever Arlo goes, people stop to ask what breed he is. His orange belton coat (a luminous scatter of warm brown and orange across white silk) is the kind of colouring that arrests attention before he has taken two steps in any direction. He is a substantial, elegantly proportioned dog who approaches every new person, environment and situation with a wagging tail and not a trace of anxiety.

The English Setter is one of Britain’s oldest gundog breeds, developed over four centuries to quarter open ground and freeze on point at the scent of game. Listed today as a Vulnerable Native Breed by the Kennel Club, English Setters are genuinely uncommon on British streets. The belton colouring, which is named after a Northumberland village, is among the most painterly of all canine coat patterns and has long drawn the eye of artists and photographers.

Arlo is calm in busy environments, entirely non-reactive and comfortable being handled by strangers of all ages. Quiet by nature, sociable without reservation and thoroughly settled under pressure.

Arlo’s aristocratic appearance and serene temperament suit period dramas, rural features and countryside narratives where a dog of authentic sporting heritage adds immediate visual credibility. He sits, holds a long-duration stay and marks a position on cue; exactly the foundations directors rely on for dialogue-heavy scenes. His instinct to set, freezing with focused intensity on a target, is a behaviour bred over centuries that no amount of training replicates in another breed and offers something genuinely distinctive for wildlife films or field sports productions.

He spins on cue, responds to hand signals and works confidently from a distance, giving directors the flexibility to stage wider shots without losing precision.

Arlo’s coat photographs exceptionally well – the contrast between his white base and warm belton markings catches natural and studio light with equal generosity. He has already completed an outdoor shoot, holding his pose and redirecting his gaze throughout without difficulty.

Country lifestyle brands, outdoor clothing labels and rural tourism campaigns would find in him a model of rare visual authenticity. Premium pet nutrition brands and veterinary wellness companies seeking a subject of obvious physical distinction would benefit equally from his striking appearance and relaxed, handleable nature. He wears clothing, hats and a GoPro willingly and travels well, making him a versatile candidate across both studio and location briefs.