Breed: Husky x Collie
Date of birth: 08.09.2024.
Gender: Male
Neck circumference: 46cm
Chest circumference: 77cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 81cm
Height to shoulder: 60cm
Weight: 26kg

A sweeping coat of ginger, blonde and white and a pair of bold, perceptive eyes give Birdy the kind of visual authority that commands attention the moment he steps into frame. Tall and powerfully built at 26kg, he moves with the fluid, effortless stride of a dog bred across generations for purpose and endurance.

The Husky x Collie cross unites two of the most distinguished working lineages in canine history. The Siberian Husky was shaped over centuries by the Chukchi people of north-eastern Siberia to pull sleds across arctic terrain, while the Collie earned its reputation in the upland landscapes of Scotland and northern England as a breed of extraordinary sensitivity and responsiveness. Together they produce a dog of striking intelligence and visual drama. Huskies have defined the screen language of sled teams and wilderness adventures in films such as Balto and Eight Below and the Collie’s cultural standing rests on Lassie – arguably the most iconic canine character ever committed to celluloid. Birdy carries both legacies with ease.

Joyful, fast to learn and deeply sociable, he absorbs new skills with remarkable speed including the specialist discipline of Hoopers agility. His attentiveness to direction and calm focused energy make him a pleasure to work with across a full shooting day.

Birdy’s Nordic appearance and athletic build make him an outstanding candidate for wilderness productions, prestige period dramas and fantasy series requiring a dog of genuine visual authority. His strong recall under active distraction and his reliability off lead give directors the freedom to construct wide, unrestricted shots across open landscapes. His physical resemblance to the breeds most often cast as direwolves and exploration companions positions him squarely in the frame for high-end television and feature film work.

He brings equal conviction to character-led storytelling. His cover eyes/act shy cue produces one of the most disarmingly spontaneous moments a camera operator could hope to catch and his hug on command delivers emotional immediacy to family dramas and commercial narratives. His directional precision (fixing his gaze on a mark, redirecting to a point or tracking a target through a sequence), combined with his developing scent work, suits search-and-rescue storylines where a working dog’s intelligence carries the dramatic weight.

Birdy’s commanding proportions and photogenic coat make him a natural choice for outdoor lifestyle brands where landscape and dog are equally central to the image. Shooting apparel labels, adventure travel platforms and field sports outfitters will each find a model whose appearance communicates rugged vitality without artifice. He works confidently outdoors and with water, opening up campaigns across diverse British terrain from moorland to coastline.

Active canine nutrition brands will recognise the persuasive power of a dog whose musculature and gleaming coat speak directly to physical condition. Pet accessory labels, dog-friendly hospitality companies and his meet-and-greet capability make him a compelling presence at live brand events and public activations too.