Breed: Cavapoo
Date of birth: 22/12/2021
Gender: Male
Neck circumference: 34cm
Chest circumference: 52cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 43cm
Height to shoulder: 38cm
Weight:

Cooper Diamond has a skill that no training manual covers: he can say “I love you.” Not metaphorically, not by implication, but in a credible, frequently documented vocal impression that stops people mid-sentence. He also selects between two treat options by tapping the preferred hand and, after months of commuting into London on the Underground, began recognising his stop from the station announcements alone. These are not party pieces. They are signs of an intelligence and emotional attunement that places Cooper in a category of his own.

His ruby red and ginger coat carries the unmistakable heritage of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel side of his Cavapoo lineage, one of the breed’s four classic colours and among the most visually striking. The Cavapoo emerged from the deliberate pairing of the Cavalier with the Miniature Poodle and swiftly became one of the most sought-after crossbreeds in the UK, combining the Cavalier’s legendary warmth and devotion with the Poodle’s outstanding cognitive ability. Ruby-toned examples remain among the most distinctive and Cooper’s glowing coat sets him apart even within a breed already known for drawing attention.

He is calm under pressure, distraction-proof and patient across extended working days. He travels exceptionally well, including by public transport, and is thoroughly at ease around strangers of all ages, from newborns to older adults. His socialisation is extensive and his emotional intelligence notably fine-tuned – he has spent years accompanying his owner into busy London offices and public spaces, and it shows.

Cooper’s performing range is among the most comprehensive on our books and his natural intelligence gives directors and writers genuine creative latitude. He vocalises on command including his distinctive “I love you,” whispers, howls and smiles or looks sad to order – an emotional repertoire that most scripted productions would struggle to use up in a single project. He nods, yawns, covers his eyes in an “act shy” and delivers a convincing startled reaction, giving editors clean and repeatable emotional beats to work with.

His physical range is equally formidable: he fetches from water, retrieves an item from a fridge, rides a moving object, uses a touchscreen and wraps himself in a blanket burrito on cue. He jumps through hoops, runs into arms and carries a basket with a natural ease that transforms scripted sequences into something genuinely charming. He walks off lead and responds to hand signals with precision, giving camera operators flexibility across every focal length.

Cooper’s ruby red coat photographs with a richness that anchors any composition and his expressive face provides art directors with a ready-made focal point. He holds a pose under studio flash and professional lighting, accepts clothing, glasses, hats and a GoPro without hesitation and is entirely ignorant of food distractions when directed – qualities that keep commercial shoots moving at pace.

His motion capture training and product placement capability extend his appeal into technology-led and digitally driven campaigns. Pet nutrition brands, family lifestyle advertisers, children’s entertainment labels and premium accessory companies will all find in Cooper a model whose warmth, intelligence and extraordinary breadth of ability make him one of the most fully realised performers we represent.