Breed: Sheltie
Date of birth: 09/04/21
Gender: Female
Neck circumference: 29cm
Chest circumference: 48cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 40cm
Height to shoulder: 47cm
Weight: 7.5kg

Shay has the sort of presence that turns heads before she has even taken a step. Her tricolour coat frames an alert expression full of curiosity and charm and she carries herself with the natural elegance Shelties are celebrated for. At four years old she has settled into a wonderfully balanced temperament – bright, eager and composed with just the right amount of playful sparkle.

The Sheltie traces its roots to the Shetland Islands where intelligence and agility were essential for herding across rugged landscapes. Shay reflects that lineage with her quick thinking, attentive nature and graceful movement. Tricolour Shelties have long featured in family films and advertising due to their expressive faces and photogenic outlines and Shay fits that mould beautifully.

Confident with new environments she brings warmth, professionalism and an easy charm to every production.

Shay’s blend of attentiveness, responsiveness and natural poise lends itself to a wide variety of on screen roles. Her ability to hold position and deliver clean sits, downs and stays ensures dependable continuity for narrative scenes. Her go around behaviours make her ideal for interacting with props or actors in a controlled and repeatable way.

Her agility skills allow her to take on energetic sequences suited to family films, adventure stories or upbeat commercials needing lively yet precise canine action. She remains composed under pressure which makes her a strong choice for emotional moments, detailed close ups or scenes requiring stillness. With experience in motion capture she can also support animation or VFX productions where accurate canine reference is essential.

Shay’s striking markings, refined shape and soft expression make her well suited to a broad range of commercial and editorial work. She poses naturally, holds her position without fuss and collaborates readily with handlers and photographers which is ideal for pet care brands, lifestyle campaigns and features that rely on consistency.

Her agility and confident movement make her an excellent fit for outdoor, sporting or activity themed shoots including promotional work for canine equipment, active wear or countryside lifestyle products. She travels well and adapts quickly to new surroundings so location shoots run without disruption. Because she remains relaxed around noise, grooming tools and unfamiliar equipment she is equally suited to studio based campaigns or grooming related features.

Shay brings reliability, charm and a polished look to every project whether the brief calls for warmth, energy or elegant simplicity.