Breed: Cream Miniature Dachshund
Date of birth: 26.04.2023.
Gender: Male
Neck circumference: 28cm
Chest circumference: 37cm
Base of neck to base of tail: 39cm
Height to shoulder: 15cm
Weight: 4.5kg

Long, low and luminously cream-coated, Woody stops people in their tracks. There is something quietly magnetic about a well-turned miniature dachshund and Woody exemplifies the breed at its most refined – an immaculate coat, a face full of character and a cool self-possession that already has professional credits to its name, including work for Debenhams.

The dachshund was forged in the hunting forests of Germany, bred to pursue badgers underground with tenacity and courage entirely disproportionate to its stature. “Dachs” means badger; “Hund” means dog – and the breed’s audacious spirit has never quite left it, even as successive generations transformed it into one of Europe’s most sought-after companions. Queen Victoria was an devoted admirer and helped cement the breed’s fashionable standing in Britain. Cream sits among the most prized colour variations, lending a porcelain delicacy that sharply distinguishes Woody from the more familiar tan and black-and-tan varieties. David Hockney’s celebrated painted tributes to his own dachshunds Stanley and Boodgie elevated the breed into fine art and Andy Warhol’s inseparable bond with his dachshund Archie made the silhouette synonymous with creative culture.

Woody thrives in busy professional environments, socialising readily with crew and new faces without missing a beat. He follows direction attentively, responds to hand signals and navigates the rhythms of a full shoot day with seasoned composure

Woody’s singular outline and quietly expressive character lend themselves to scripted roles where a dog’s screen presence needs to feel considered rather than incidental. Precision is one of his strongest suits: he goes to mark, holds a platform position and sustains eye contact with his handler through sustained takes, giving directors exactly the control they need to frame tight, character-driven shots. His emergency stop and distance work allow for more elaborate blocking without disrupting the flow of a scene and his rollover rounds off a performance toolkit well suited to television drama, festive advertising and upmarket commercial storytelling.

Woody’s studio credentials and finely groomed appearance make him an obvious draw for brands where visual refinement matters. Premium pet lifestyle labels, luxury interiors titles and high-end gifting campaigns will find his pale, lustrous coat and poised bearing exceptionally versatile against both neutral and richly coloured backdrops. He is thoroughly schooled in product placement, holds a pose reliably under studio flash and professional lighting and navigates outfit changes without objection, wearing clothing, hats and accessories with equal ease.

His GoPro capability adds a more dynamic dimension for lifestyle content and his motion capture experience extends his reach into digital and VFX-driven productions. For travel brands, boutique hotel platforms and dog-friendly lifestyle campaigns, Woody’s polished on-set manner and willingness to work across varied locations make him a thoroughly dependable choice.