Breed: Husky/Malamute Cross
Date of birth: 01/11/2014
Gender: Male
Neck circumference: 7 inches
Chest circumference: 31inches
Base of neck to base of tail: 27 inches
Height to shoulder: 24 inches
Weight: 30kg

Gio has a presence that turns heads the moment he steps onto a set. His striking black and white coat catches the light beautifully, while his expressive eyes hint at the intelligence, loyalty and quiet confidence long associated with Huskies and Malamutes.

These Arctic rooted breeds have starred in adventure tales, heroic sled dog stories and popular culture and Gio carries that heritage with effortless poise.

Gio’s journey to becoming the calm, steady and affectionate dog he is today hasn’t always been easy. Rescued at just eight months old, Gio had already endured multiple homes—some of which exposed him to neglect and abuse. When he arrived with his forever humans, he was extremely thin, frightened of touch and wary of the world around him.

Through patience, gentle guidance and allowing him to learn at his own pace, he began to trust again.

At eleven years old, Gio is patient, steady and wonderfully dependable. His wolfish outline gives him a bold cinematic look, while his gentle nature and openness to strangers make him incredibly easy to work with.

Gio’s commanding appearance and responsive temperament make him a strong fit for adventure films fantasy series and dramatic storylines that call for a loyal companion or striking wilderness dog. His ability to howl on cue walk backwards and move through confined spaces gives directors a range of expressive behaviours for both emotional and action based scenes.

In lighter productions he can shine in humorous roles thanks to his skill in opening boxes nudging objects and knocking items over on command. His warm smile and willingness to give hugs add charm to family friendly commercials. He works confidently outdoors near water and around loud noises which makes him well suited for complex sets and technical sequences.

Gio’s photogenic coat and poised demeanour make him a natural choice for premium dog food brands grooming products and winter outdoor clothing ranges. His ability to place paws up on objects look up with intent and maintain steady positions ensures clean professional imagery.

For lifestyle and travel campaigns he brings authenticity with his northern appearance and sturdy build. He can demonstrate pet technology by touching items or pushing buttons and he handles grooming tools calmly which is perfect for spa and care products. With his friendly nature around children and other animals he fits beautifully into family centred advertising and warm homely scenes.