Breed: Border Collie

Date of Birth: 21/06/2021

Sex: Male

Measurements:

Neck circumference: 45cm

Length (base of neck to tail): 67cm

Height  (floor to shoulder): 56cm

Chest circumference: 70cm

Weight: 22kg

There’s a bright spark behind Rookie’s intelligent eyes and an energy that radiates from his every move. Effortlessly alert and always engaged, he brings the classic Border Collie attentiveness to every task with a natural flair for precision. Rookie is highly responsive, focused and motivated to work, while also showing a steady, reliable nature in public environments. Though initially cautious, like many collies, he adapts quickly and is able to concentrate in busy or unfamiliar surroundings.

Striking in appearance, Rookie sports the timeless black and white coat that defines the breed’s heritage, marked with bold contrasts that photograph beautifully in both motion and stillness. His symmetrical markings and athletic physique give him a naturally cinematic look, ideal for capturing dynamic action or emotive close-ups.

Border Collies have long been celebrated in film and television – from the loyalty of “Fly” in Babe to the heroics of working sheepdogs in numerous countryside settings. Their intelligence and agility have made them a staple in cultural portrayals of wit and obedience, and Rookie lives up to that legacy with quiet confidence and instinctive ability.

Rookie is particularly well-suited for roles that require movement, focus and expressive behaviour. His clear responsiveness to verbal and visual cues makes him an ideal candidate for scenes needing complex sequences or long-distance control. Whether portraying a loyal companion in a family drama, a farm dog with a strong work ethic in rural or period pieces, or taking part in more light-hearted storytelling as a showy performer or trick dog, Rookie is ready for the challenge.

Thanks to his refined skillset – including circling, backing, running precise patterns and working to a mark – Rookie is highly capable in choreographed sequences, and well-placed for roles in dance-based or competition-style scenes. His ease with the camera and attentive nature make him perfect for emotionally charged moments or high-energy action, particularly where natural movement and authenticity are required.

Rookie’s striking coat, expressive posture and ability to hold a position with calm focus make him a natural for commercial and editorial modelling. His physical coordination allows him to perform for lifestyle shoots that involve agility, activity or interaction with products – whether that’s leaping across rugged terrain for an outdoor brand, or posing elegantly beside a luxury vehicle or homeware range.

He is well-equipped to model for technology campaigns, sportswear brands, health products or even interiors and furnishings, where his composed manner allows for clean, sharp imagery. His repertoire of tricks and the ability to chain behaviours at distance means he can deliver movement-based modelling with exceptional clarity and direction – spinning, posing or retrieving objects on cue, all with an engaging presence that draws the eye.

No professional experience but regularly competes in Heelwork to Music competitions / public displays.