Breed: Border Terrier
Date of birth: 17/05/2024
Gender: Female
Neck circumference: 28cm
Chest circumference: 44cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 32cm
Height to shoulder: 33cm
Weight: 5.9kg

A wiry grizzle and tan coat, keen dark eyes and an alert, ready-for-anything expression give Moon the rugged charm the Border Terrier is known and loved for. She is compact, spirited and brimming with a confidence that makes her impossible to overlook despite her modest size.

The Border Terrier hails from the Anglo-Scottish borderlands where it was bred to bolt foxes from their dens while keeping pace with mounted huntsmen. That mix of tenacity, intelligence and adaptability has made the breed a perennial favourite in British homes and on British screens. Border Terriers have appeared in productions ranging from 102 Dalmatians to the long-running television series Heartbeat and their scruffy, characterful looks continue to charm audiences worldwide.

Moon is happy, outgoing and vocally expressive with a chatty personality that endears her to everyone she meets. She is comfortable around strangers, relaxed with children and other animals and settles quickly into new surroundings. Her agility training and willingness to take direction keep her sharp and responsive throughout a working day.

Moon’s rugged terrier looks and bold personality make her a fitting choice for countryside dramas, detective series and gritty independent films where an authentic, characterful dog adds texture to the story. She performs an emergency stop on command, recalls strongly from a distance and goes to mark with precision giving directors the tools to stage tight, well-timed sequences.

Her playful energy serves lighter material equally well. She runs into arms on cue, spins, catches treats and goes under or through set pieces with enthusiasm making her ideal for children’s programming, family comedies and viral branded content. Her scent work ability brings an extra layer of authenticity to any storyline built around a clever dog following a trail.

Moon’s textured coat and expressive face photograph with the kind of rustic appeal that suits country living publications, artisan pet food brands and heritage outdoor labels looking for an unpretentious, relatable image. She holds a pose patiently, balances on objects and follows a target allowing photographers to craft varied setups efficiently.

Pet accessory brands, walking gear companies and family travel services would also find her a natural fit. She wears hats, glasses, clothing and a GoPro without complaint, jumps into and out of vehicles on cue and works confidently outdoors across varied terrain. Her cheerful, approachable manner makes her equally suited to meet-and-greet events and live brand activations where direct public interaction is part of the brief.