Breed: Teacup Pomeranian
Date of birth: 28/03/2020
Gender: Female
Neck circumference: 18cm
Chest circumference: 28cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 25cm
Height to shoulder: 18cm
Weight: 3kg

Wrapped in a layered coat of cream and orange that catches light at every angle, Bria is one of those rare animals whose presence registers instantly regardless of the scale of the shot. She carries herself with a poised composure that belies her miniature frame and her sharp, dark eyes communicate an intelligence that directors notice within moments of working with her.

The Pomeranian descends from the large Arctic Spitz sled dogs of northern Europe and takes its name from the Pomerania region spanning modern-day Poland and Germany. It was Queen Victoria who transformed the breed’s fortunes in Britain after falling for a small Pomeranian named Marco in Florence in 1888 – she began breeding the dogs to a reduced standard and exhibited them at Crufts, sparking an enthusiasm that has never truly dimmed. The Teacup variety has since become a fixture of celebrity culture and luxury editorial, with Paris Hilton and Sharon Osbourne among its most high-profile devotees.

Bria is thoroughly calm around people of all ages and accepts other animals without fuss. She is indifferent to food placed around her, unfazed by loud noises and vacuum-friendly – an exceptionally composed subject under any working conditions.

Bria’s aristocratic silhouette and serene temperament suit period dramas, upmarket comedies and any production calling for a refined lapdog of genuine distinction. She holds a stay through extended scenes, maintains consistent eye contact with her handler and accepts an emergency stop on cue, giving directors reliable control over her position within any frame. Her comfort being suspended and her willingness to wear a GoPro harness also open the door to fantasy features and high-concept children’s productions where a fearless, pocket-sized canine is precisely what the story needs.

Already accustomed to professional studio lighting and flash photography, Bria transitions into editorial and commercial work without the settling-in period that many animals require. She redirects her gaze to a product or mark on cue and holds her pose with impressive steadiness, giving photographers the compositional control they need to work efficiently.

Luxury accessory brands, boutique pet fashion labels and premium grooming ranges would find her a particularly striking candidate. Bria is compact enough to complement rather than overpower a product and visually distinguished enough to anchor a campaign on her own. She wears clothing, glasses, hats and accessories without hesitation and travels well, making her equally suited to location shoots for dog-friendly travel companies or lifestyle brands seeking an effortlessly glamorous four-legged face.