Is Rex real K9 working dog?
In Hudson & Rex, is Rex a real K9 working dog that works with a detective in real life? (In Canada)?
As he certainly doesn't look like a family dog or is he?
Best Answer
NO
A glance at Wikipedia tells us
Diesel vom Burgimwald (Rex) is a 15th descendant from the shepherd who starred in the 1990s Austrian show Inspector Rex that Hudson & Rex is based on. Two other German Shepherds, Izzy and Iko, who are nephews of Diesel vom Burgimwald, stand-in for some of the stunts. Diesel vom Burgimwald had mobility training before being cast as Rex. This is Diesel's first show according to his owner/handler Sherri Davis and training continues on non-shooting days in preparation for future scripts. While on set Diesel has full star treatment with his own trailer, chef, and chauffeur. Diesel is an honorary firefighter with the St. John's Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) as a result of the episode Fast Eddie's.
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Is Rex on Hudson and Rex a real police dog?
I'm talking about Rex, the fictional police canine played by the German shepherd Diesel vom Burgimwald who co-stars on CITY TV's hit show Hudson & Rex. It's not prestige TV, but it is a well-made, diverse, thoughtful and unapologetically Canadian police procedural with an impressive four-legged officer.What breed of dog is Rex?
Rex (dog)SpeciesDogBreedCavalier King Charles SpanielSexMaleBornDecember 16, 1984 Greenwich, ConnecticutDiedAugust 31, 1998 (aged 13) Santa Barbara, California9 more rowsWho played Rex the dog?
The two dogs who played Rex were Reginald von Ravenhorst (aka Santo vom Haus Zieglmayer) and then Rhett Butler. Both were trained by Teresa Ann Miller. Rhett Butler played Rex as a puppy in Baby Rex. After the 10th season, the series was canceled in Germany in 2004.What kind of dog is Rex in Hudson and Rex?
Detective Charlie Hudson is a Major Crimes detective of the fictional St. John's Police Department. He is partnered with Rex, a multi-scent trained German Shepherd with an excellent ear for unique sounds.The story of INSPECTOR REX, the Most Famous POLICE DOG in Europe 🐕👮♂️
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