Merlin – Norwich terrier

More information about this dog

Merlin is a Norwich terrier dog model. Enjoying as much attention as he can possibly obtain, Merlin enjoys learning new tricks to show off and loves to be the centre of all attention! Merlin has a typical terrier wiry double coat, red in colour and is very happy being groomed so can be presented in a long winter coat or shorter summer coat, which is hand stripped not clipped.

Pet Acting / Modelling Ability

He is well socialised & enjoys the company of adults, children, family, new people and other dogs he meets, enjoying the interaction of everyone he meets. He is very comfortable in busy environments and will work for other people as well as his handler and take cues from a distance.

Merlin is very intelligent and is trained to a high level, having achieved his Bronze Kennel Club Good Citizen award age 5 1/2 months, going on to pass Silver & then Gold at 20 months! He has won rosettes in Competition Obedience, heel-work to Music and is a Trick Dog Champion and also one of our many talented stunt dogs.

Training

Sit,
Down,
Stand,
Play bow,
Heelwork,
Retrieve,
Fetching a tissue when someone sneezes,
Pickpocket,
Paw wrap,
Wipe paws,
Perch on a pedestal,
Peek a boo (through legs),
Jump through arms,
Ring a bell with paw,
Play the piano with paw,
Play bow from a distance,
Giving paw to people’s feet & hands,
To name but a few..

Dog Acting / Modelling Experience

Merlin has been featured in Dog’s Today Magazine when he was 6 months old and is very used to a TV studios environment with cameras. Merlin has taken part in displays at Dog Shows including Tricks Demos, Scentwork, as well as Canine Conditioning and Fitness Groups.