Breed: Old English Sheepdog

Date of Birth:  7/11/2017

Sex: Female

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Weight: 40kg

Delailah s a walking ball of charm, joy and fluff. With her iconic shaggy coat, soulful eyes peeking through her fringe and a bouncy stride that turns heads wherever she goes, she carries the unmistakable presence of a classic British favourite. Delailah exudes warmth and innocence, always greeting new faces with gentle enthusiasm and an open-hearted trust that wins people over instantly. She’s affectionate without being needy and her calm, friendly nature makes her a joy to have on set or location.

The Old English Sheepdog, once bred to drive cattle and guard flocks, is renowned for its intelligence, adaptability and kindly temperament. With roots deep in Britain’s pastoral history, the breed has long been associated with the countryside, yet has also enjoyed a prominent place in British culture – perhaps most famously as the face of the long-running Dulux paint adverts, where the breed became a household icon. Their distinctive, cloud-like coat and lumbering yet light-footed gait give them an endearing and memorable silhouette both on screen and in print.

Delailah’s serene confidence and affable nature make her a versatile performer across a range of productions. She’s particularly suited to heart-warming scenes, family dramas and nostalgic stories that benefit from the presence of a loyal, gentle companion. Whether cast as the trusted family dog, a countryside character’s faithful sidekick or part of a visually striking ensemble, Delailah adapts with ease.

Her calm temperament ensures she works well around children and busy environments, while her natural charisma brings quiet humour and soulfulness to any scene. She is ideal for both contemporary and period productions where authenticity and warmth are central, and her heritage lends itself beautifully to British rural narratives or pieces evoking timeless tradition.

With an easygoing attitude and readiness to engage with people, Delailah is well placed for ensemble scenes, commercials that require emotive storytelling or subtle canine reactions, and long-form productions needing consistent animal performance.

With her velvety coat and gentle expression, Delailah adds a soft and distinctive elegance to visual campaigns. She has already been featured in the Kennel Club’s Vulnerable Breeds campaign, where her graceful presence helped raise awareness and appreciation for this treasured but less frequently seen breed.

She fits beautifully into lifestyle shoots, heritage brand campaigns and editorial features that celebrate British identity, comfort or nostalgia. From luxury homewares and knitwear to rural retreats and traditional products, Delailah enhances each frame with authenticity and charm. Her trusting eyes and relaxed demeanour also suit modern wellness and mindfulness branding, offering a grounding visual presence.

Thanks to her sociable nature, Delailah works wonderfully in live environments or interactive content, and she’s particularly striking in soft-focus or natural light photography. Whether captured beside a roaring fireplace, lounging on tartan throws or playfully striding through fields, Delilah tells a story with every pose.

Kennel Club Vulnerable Breeds breed model