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Peggy (born ) is a British Pugese dog actress. Peggy was born sometime in 2018 as the
Due to her success in the ugly dog competition, she appeared on television and eventually entered the film industry. She appeared on '' This Morning'' and '' BBC Breakfast'', and later actor Ryan Reynolds posted a picture of Peggy in a Deadpool costume on social media, revealing that she would appear as an animal actor in the 2024
runt
In a group of animals (usually a litter of animals born in multiple births), a runt is a member which is significantly smaller or weaker than the others.. Owing to its small size, a runt in a litter faces disadvantage, including difficulties in c ...
of an accidental litter, being adopted online by Holly Middleton. Peggy achieved notice for winning the title of Britain's ugliest dog, and later made television appearances, gaining popularity for her "ugliness".
After gaining notice from Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, Peggy made her acting debut as Dogpool in his 2024 film ''Deadpool & Wolverine
''Deadpool & Wolverine'' is a 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Deadpool and Wolverine (character), Wolverine. Produced by Marvel Studios, Maximum Effort, and 21 Laps Entertainment, and distributed ...
'', a role she underwent extensive training for. She is nominated for a Fidos Award for her work on the film.
Early life
Holly Middleton adopted Peggy online near the end of 2018. She was six months old at the time, and she was therunt
In a group of animals (usually a litter of animals born in multiple births), a runt is a member which is significantly smaller or weaker than the others.. Owing to its small size, a runt in a litter faces disadvantage, including difficulties in c ...
of an accidental litter. Peggy was named after Middleton's great-grandmother. She is a cross between a Pug and a Chinese Crested Dog, also known as a Pugese. In 2023, Peggy was entered into an ugly dog competition held by a photography printing firm called ParrotPrint. She won, earning the title of "Britain's ugliest dog," and the founder of ParrotPrint described Peggy's success as "a classic rags to riches story."
Film and television career
Due to her success in the ugly dog competition, she appeared on television and eventually entered the film industry. She appeared on '' This Morning'' and '' BBC Breakfast'', and later actor Ryan Reynolds posted a picture of Peggy in a Deadpool costume on social media, revealing that she would appear as an animal actor in the 2024 Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios. The films are based on characters that appe ...
film ''Deadpool & Wolverine
''Deadpool & Wolverine'' is a 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Deadpool and Wolverine (character), Wolverine. Produced by Marvel Studios, Maximum Effort, and 21 Laps Entertainment, and distributed ...
''. Reynolds stated that he was a proponent for Peggy's inclusion in the film because "she feels like the animal manifestation of Wade Wilson."
For the film, Peggy was trained by animal trainer Jules Tottman; she had no prior training. According to Reynolds, Peggy underwent more training for the film than his co-star Hugh Jackman. Jumping into Reynolds' arms on command took about eight weeks for her to learn, and she was coaxed into licking his face with cheese.
Peggy walked the red carpet with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at the film's premiere in London. To celebrate, HMV
HMV is an international music and entertainment retailer, founded in 1921. The brand is owned by Hilco Capital and operated by Sunrise Records, except in Japan, where it is owned and operated by Lawson.
The inaugural shop was opened on Lo ...
temporarily replaced the image of Nipper
Nipper ( – September 1895) was a British dog.
He is best known as the subject of ''His Master's Voice'' (1898), painted posthumously by his second owner, Francis Barraud. The painting became a worldwide entertainment trademark, with Nip ...
on their logo with Peggy. She also began making appearances at fan events and comic conventions to meet with fans. She also appeared at the 2025 Calgary Expo to help raise awareness and money for animal charities.
In October 2024, Peggy was nominated for a Fidos Award for her work in ''Deadpool & Wolverine,'' and appeared with Fidos Awards founder Toby Rose to announce the 2025 longlist. Peggy went on to win the Comedy Canine Award and the BFI Best in World Award at the 2025 Fidos Awards.
In December 2024, she appeared as a special guest on '' The Big Fat Quiz of the Year''.
Filmography
Awards and nominations
See also
*List of animal actors
Animal actors are non-human animals that perform as characters in productions such as film, television, or theater.
Bears
Birds
Cats
Cetaceans
Dogs
Elephants
Horses
Primates
Reptiles
See also
* Animal training
* List of wealth ...
*List of individual dogs
The following is a list of individual dogs.
Actors
Advertising
* Alex the dog, Banjo, portrayed Carlos, an Irish Setter-Golden Retriever mix and star of Stroh Brewery Company, Stroh's beer advertising in the 1980s. Also mentioned in the 1 ...
* List of Marvel Cinematic Universe film actors
References
{{Animal actors 2018 animal births Dog actors Individual dogs in the United Kingdom Individual animals in England Ugly dogs