Breed: Golden Retriever
Date of birth: 26/01/2022
Gender: Male
Neck circumference: 44.5cm
Chest circumference: 76cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 71cm
Height to shoulder: 62cm
Weight: 30kg

A lustrous golden coat, broad gentle face and deep, intelligent eyes give Ralph the textbook Golden Retriever look that audiences have loved for decades. He is powerfully built yet carries himself with a soft, approachable manner that immediately puts everyone around him at ease.

The Golden Retriever was developed in the Scottish Highlands during the mid-19th century as a versatile gundog bred for stamina, a gentle mouth and an eagerness to please. The breed has since become one of the most recognisable dogs on the planet appearing across countless advertising campaigns, family films and television series. Their golden colouring radiates warmth, loyalty and dependability which is precisely what makes them a casting director’s first call when a script needs heart.

Ralph is exceptionally well socialised and environmentally bombproof having worked as an assistance dog, therapy dog and demonstration dog across environments ranging from Crufts to airports to zoo settings. He thrives in new situations, adapts instantly to challenges and has on-set experience from his role in the Beaverbrooks Channel 4 Christmas campaign.

Ralph’s extensive real-world working background and deep obedience training set him apart for roles demanding genuine capability rather than just good looks. He creeps, pretends to be scared, looks sad and rests his head on objects on cue giving directors a nuanced emotional range for dramatic storylines, rescue narratives and therapy-themed features.

His physical repertoire covers action-driven work too. He jumps through hoops, runs into arms, climbs, opens and closes doors and pulls off socks on command lending himself to comedy, children’s adventure series and any production where a clever dog drives the plot. His theatre experience and comfort with professional lighting ensure he delivers consistently whether the setting is a studio or a live stage.

Ralph’s classic golden colouring and composed bearing photograph with the kind of timeless appeal that suits jewellery brands, luxury homeware labels and financial services companies seeking an image built on trust and reliability. He holds a pose, responds to redirection and looks in any specified direction on cue giving photographers full creative control over each composition.

Outdoor lifestyle brands, pet wellness companies and clothing labels would also find him a strong match. He wears hats, clothing, accessories and a GoPro without protest, waves on command for engaging lifestyle content and works confidently with props for interactive product shots. His assistance dog background and meet-and-greet experience make him uniquely suited to live brand activations and public-facing campaigns where calm, professional conduct is essential.