Breed: Miniature Dachshund
Date of birth: 19/11/2022
Gender: Female
Neck circumference: 30cm
Chest circumference: 50cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 42cm
Height to shoulder: 21cm
Weight: 8.3kg
Compact, chocolate-dapple and thoroughly aware of her own appeal, Nala is a miniature
Dachshund with a personality that arrives before she does. Her owner describes her as a
sassy girl with a heart of gold and a talent for the side eye and it is precisely that
combination of warmth, wit and expressive face that makes her such an arresting presence
on camera. She is deeply food-motivated, quick to learn and utterly photogenic. She can
take a little time to settle with strangers but responds well to reassurance from familiar
handlers and carries herself with a self-possession that reads beautifully on set. She loves a
long hike as much as a long cuddle which, for a working dog, is a very useful range.
The Dachshund is one of the most recognisable and culturally embedded breeds in the
world. Developed in Germany to hunt badgers underground, the breed’s elongated body and
tenacious spirit have made it an unlikely icon across art, fashion and sport. Pablo Picasso’s
devoted dachshund Lump inspired several of his later works and Waldi, a brightly coloured
dachshund, served as the official mascot of the 1972 Munich Olympics. Chocolate dapple
colouring in particular carries a rarity and visual distinctiveness that has made it highly
sought after and immediately eye-catching. Nala has already translated that appeal into a
social media following at @nala.theminidasch through multiple brand collaborations and
partnerships.

Nala’s expressive face and natural flair for comedic timing make her a compelling choice for
light drama, commercial storytelling and family entertainment. She sits pretty, begs, creeps
on command and spins left and right with the kind of fluid responsiveness that keeps a shoot
moving. Her ability to hold a long-duration stay while action unfolds around her and to pick a
specific item from a group on cue gives directors precise, repeatable control. For scenes
requiring a dog with genuine personality rather than mere obedience, she brings both in
equal measure. Her paddleboard training and confidence working with water also open up
lifestyle and adventure storylines that many dogs of her stature simply cannot access.

Few dogs wear clothing and accessories with Nala’s evident enthusiasm. She takes to hats,
glasses, a GoPro harness and a full outfit without hesitation, which makes her a natural fit for
pet fashion labels, seasonal gifting campaigns and lifestyle brands seeking a model with
genuine character. Her hold pose, redirection and product placement skills are all confirmed
and she is fully accustomed to professional studio lighting and flash. Dachshund-specific

brands, premium pet food labels and dog-friendly travel companies would each benefit from
a face this distinctive and a social media presence this established. Her owner is also happy
to feature alongside her, which opens the door to owner-and-pet lifestyle campaigns of the
kind that resonate strongly across both print and digital channels.