Breed: Border Collie
Date of birth: 25/11/2021
Gender: Male
Neck circumference: 43cm
Chest circumference: 68cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 59cm
Height to shoulder: 53cm
Weight: 19kg

A handsome black, white and tan coat paired with sharp, watchful eyes give Chester the classic Border Collie look that audiences have trusted and adored for generations. He carries himself with a quiet focus and an understated intelligence that makes him equally convincing lounging by a hearth or working a hillside.

The Border Collie originated along the Anglo-Scottish borders as the world’s premier herding breed renowned for its extraordinary trainability and tireless work ethic. From One Man and His Dog to Babe the breed has enjoyed a long and celebrated screen career and the tricolour variation adds a distinctive depth to the familiar black and white silhouette that casting directors prize.

Chester is relaxed, versatile and motivated by reward. He mostly ignores the comings and goings of unfamiliar people and animals which gives him a settled, unflappable quality on set. He already has brand modelling experience across clothing, accessories and pet products through a number of ambassador partnerships.

Chester’s sharp herding instincts and obedient nature suit rural dramas, farming series and adventure films where an intelligent working dog plays a central narrative role. He responds to whistle and hand signals, recalls strongly from a distance and goes around objects or people on cue giving directors precise control over complex outdoor sequences.

His quieter repertoire broadens his range into more emotional territory. He lifts both front paws together, looks sad on command and rings a bell on cue lending himself to heartfelt rescue storylines or comedic moments that hinge on a dog’s expressive timing. His agility training and ability to jump through hoops cover stunt-driven scenes without the need for doubles.

Chester’s tricolour markings and athletic build photograph with a wholesome, outdoorsy warmth that suits country lifestyle brands, walking boot companies and artisan pet treat labels seeking an authentic working dog aesthetic. He wears clothing, hats, accessories and a GoPro without fuss and ignores food distractions on set keeping product placement shots clean and efficient.

His existing brand ambassador experience means he understands the rhythm of a commercial shoot and transitions between setups without delay. He spins, waves, touches items with his paw and works confidently with props creating varied interactive compositions. His patience through lengthy sessions and his comfort being handled by strangers give creative teams the freedom to experiment without losing momentum.