Cast of Characters

Cast of Characters

Name Description
Abi Sara’s niece
AJ the Gardening Afghan Friend of Dave’s
Alejandro Ecuadorian alpaca. Going out with Gladys. Martin Family
Alex Little Sister
Alex the computer guy Says it all
Alex the Vet Vet
Alexa A know-all
Alice Daughter
Andre Alice’s husband
Anne Writer friend of Sara’s
Anton du Bark A lithe whippet and Nell’s ballroom dancing partner
Antonio A Podenco Canario
Arctic Bob A walrus
Arnold Barksandbragger Austrian Rottweiler who keeps telling people he’s back before he’s gone
Attila the Hound Don’t mention him
Auntie Sandra Seagull, Susan’s aunt
Australian cattle dogs Ron Gilbert’s team of handydogs
Baby Snail Faye Raine’s name before she was born
Baby Sussex Harrison Mountbatten Windsor
Babycakes Gillespie American Gangster Pug who sells bagels
Ban Morrison Wheaten Terrier from Northern Ireland. Singer/songwriter
Barbara Woodlouse A woodlouse, dog expert and mother to Henry and Horst
Barney Owl
Barney Labrador, Nell’s brother
Beagle Bones A pirate
Bear Growls Adventurer
Beary Merry A lady bear National treasure and excellent cook
Benjamin Beefy A polite member of the Beefies who just wants to be a seagull
Beauregard A handsome tiger and former jewel thief
Bess A shy Shih Tzu
Billy Labrador
Bob Retired Border Terrier. Ex services
Boo Black lab and Nell’s cousin
Boo Fearnley-Whittingstall Berkshire Labrador
Boone the Mutt A handsome Canadian Labrador owned by Shel
Bouncy A charismatic poodle and singer
Budleigh Salterton Basset Hound from Beesands. Old sea dog
Captain Hiroshi Takeda Shiba Inu with a wooden leg. Brother to Ken. Bad pirate
Carlos the Cat Alice’s dear departed cat
Carmen Miranda Curly haired collie from Coventry
Charlie Shepherd/Siegfried Schaeferhund Handsome German Shepherd. Former MI5 agent. Nell’s dear departed husband. Died of heart failure. Martin Family
Charlotte Sister
Cheerleading Chow Chows From Chichester
Chloe Nell’s physiotherapist
Chris Son
Coleton Fishacre Monkey pirate. Badly behaved
Cooky and Pluto Guide Dogs
Count Bingo Large French flamingo and head of the Flamingo ForeignLegion
Cousin Tess Sara’s cousin
Dancing Chihuahuas Enthusiastic dancers
Dartmouth Dachsunds Performers
Dave Giant Black Lab. Family. Harriet’s brother. Nell’s nephew. Martin Family
Dicky Dalmation Antiques Dealer from Bury St. Edmunds
Doctor Foxhound Doctor
Dog Marley Long haired Bergamasco. Loves reggae and has dreadlocks
Dominic Simmons Siamese cat.
Dorothy Salcombe Setter and Nell’s friend
Doug the Hairdresser Jack Russell
Driftwood Bark Dave’s band
Edward A clock
Elderly short sighted pug with a monkey on its shoulder Says it all
Emily the Vet Vet
Ernest Elderly Jack Russell. Friend of Mutley’s
Eve Dog breeder
Farm Dogs Sheepdogs who live next door
Faye from The Barn Fan of Nell’s
Faye Raine Granddaughter
Fido A stone statue
Fiona Moose TV presenter
Fleur Nell’s mother
Fluffy Dave and Harriet’s sister
Freddy Dave and Harriet’s brother
Freddy Fulmar and the Seabirds Baby faced bird and his band
Gelato Spinone Hairy dog with a rough beard and a long nose. Sells ice cream by the quay
George A hypnotised Beefy
George Jones A country singing opossum from the United States
Ginger A Canada goose
Gladys Black Pomeranian. Martin Family
Grace Designer, lives in Canada, works on The World of Nell team
Graham Swan and poet
Greg Walrus Masterchef judge
Growltiger A famous singing tiger and Beauregard’s brother
Gull A good Beefy
Gulldon Ramsay Loud seagull chef
Hamilton Hound Director
Harriet Chocolate Labrador. Dave’s sister. Nell’s niece. Martin Family
Hattie Button A cockapoo puppy owned by Sara’s sister Alex
Henry A woodlouse, extremely intelligent and quick thinking
Hope A cute dachshund belonging to Sophie the hairdresser
Horst A very large woodlouse and Henry’s brother
Humphrey Heron, Susan’s adopted father
Irene Family friend, now living in Torquay
J.K. Howling Shetland sheepdog and writer
Jago Doberdane. John’s half brother
Jaime Family friend, Canadian
James Chauffeur
James Beddall A vegetarian and inspiration for Malcom
Jamie Editor of The Growl on Sunday, agent
Janet Mason A friend
Jason Rapping Rottweiler. Married to Bouncy
Jason Doberman Australian sheep shearer and cousin of John’s
Jeremy Butler
Jeremy Barkson Bloodhound
Jeremy Beagle A beagle
Jill and Hob Henderson Visiting Ferrets
Jim the Farm Dog Harriet’s boyfriend
John the Doberman Poppy’s fiancé who runs Starbarks in Kingsbridge
John the Toad Masterchef judge
Jonathan Sky Grandson
Joyce A Border Terrier and a great friend of Mutley’s
Junior Doberman
Katney Kardashandrun Cat, sister to Kitten and Klawy
Ken Akita Inu. Brother to Hiro. Good pirate
Kerry Sister-in-law
Kev Husband. Martin Family
Kitten Kardashandrun Cat, sister to Katney and Klawy
Klawy Kardashandrun Cat, sister to Kitten and Katney
Knitwear Wolf aka Prince Rupert A Canadian wolf
Laberace A flamboyant piano playing Labradoodle
Lady Anwen A very bad corgi and former member of the royal household
Lady Baba A singing sheep
Leo A cute dachshund belonging to Sophie the hairdresser
Leonardo Llama One of the Llama brothers
Lesley Lhasa Apso
Lily Labradoodle
Lily Sweet little dog on the beach
Lionel King A bad lion and international criminal
Little Lily Great niece-in-law
Linda and Graham Family friends from Oxfordshire
Liv and Ben Niece and nephew-in-law
Llama Brothers Italian llamas. Usually wear pyjamas and love dancing
Lorenzo Llama One of the Llama brothers
Luciano Llama One of the Llama brothers
Madame Odile Cygne Noir A black swan, owns the French bakery
Mademoiselle Ecarlate Harriet in disguise
Maggie A beautiful Shih Tzu from Pennsylvania Mutley’s former love
Maisie Nell’s sister and Dave and Harriet’s mother
Malcolm Polite Flamingo. Chef. Martin Family.
Manaton A shy foal
Manuel An octopus
Marian Family friend
Marjorie Young spaniel
Marvellous Great Aunt Pam Sara’s aunt
Marvin Cousin, black Labrador mix rescued by Chris and Shannon, lives in Toronto
Mavis Pyrenean Mountain Dog who met Nell at the vet’s during a weigh-in
Meghan Duchess of Sussex
Michael Bouvier Belgian Farm Dog. Famous singer from Canada so not Belgian at all
Michael Collie-Only A Kingsbridge Collie
Mick Jaguar Ageing singer
Milo Tony the Postman’s dear departed Labrador
Mist Dave and Harriet’s sister
Monty A Canadian moose and Mounty
Mortimer Mountjoy Friendly Beagle
Mother Sara’s late mother
Mr Kipling Bichon Frise from Buckinghamshire. Mutley’s business advisor
Mrs Carole King A lioness, formerly married to Lionel King and mother of Roary. Now involved with Beauregard
Mrs R Dear departed kind lady who owned Meadow Walk
Muriel the Mastiff Newsagent
Mutley Elderly Patterdale. Rescue Dog. Entrepreneur. Dear departed member of the Martin Family, Watching over us now
Myfanwy Welsh Corgi once beloved of Knitwear Wolf but turned bad
Naughty Nigel Handsome blonde Labrador and Nell’s cousin
Nell Queen of Black Labradors. Matriarch. Martin Family
Nelly Romanian rescue dog and not just the name Rupert calls Nell.
Nicky Bark Celebrity hairdresser
Nigella Pawsome Whippet and cook
No Good Boyo Welsh Border Terrier
Old Gaffers Tony the Postman’s shanty crew
Olive The other reindeer. Lives in The Barn with the Larger Animals when she’s not out flying with Santa
Oliver An easily startled opossum
Oliver Bone Film director
Olivia Next door neighbour’s daughter
Ollie Dear Departed Black Labrador owned by Tony and Sue
Our Penguin A keen filmmaker and friend of Princess the seal
Owl Capone Owl Pacino’s son
Owl Pacino Brave pilot
Owlbert Squadron Leader
Owlgernon Featherby-Fortescue Wing Commander of the Royal Owl Force
Pablo Portuguese Podengo. Waiter at the cafe
Pamela Large Pyrenean Mountain Dog and honorary member of the Whippets Institute
Pamela A portly Pekinese from Paignton
Paul Robinson Rude Australian shepherd dog
PC Panda A panda and police officer
Peter Jung A Facebook friend
Peter the Pelican Celebrant from Exmoor
Petunia Chicken
P.G. Woodlouse A woodlouse and author. Father to Henry and Horst.
Phineas A pheasant
Pierre and Fifi Dave and Gladys disguised as French waiters
Poppy Maltese cross. Chef. Helicopter pilot. Martin Family
Prince Harry Duke of Sussex
Princess A singing seal
Prue Beef Flamboyant seagull. Cook
Puparazzi Photographers. Usually Italian Volpinos
Ramson Hunter Evil ram
Reggie and Ronnie East End bulldog twins
Replacement Tonys Postmen
Rhubarb Bernese Mountain Dog from Canada, Marvin’s friend
Rhys Welsh Corgi
Richard Price Black Russian Terrier
Richard the Vet Vet
Rita Pawreno Chihuahua. Rocky’s wife and a Puerto Rican dancer
Roary A lion cub and Lionel King’s son
Robert the quiet Rottweiler Mutley’s Bodyguard
Rob A friendly robin who chats to Sara every morning
Robin Junior Another friendly robin and Rob’s son
Robyn A lady robin
Robin Hoot Owl
Rock A big Beefy and friend of Romeo
Rocky Martin Sato dog. Mutley’s Puerto Rican cousin. Married to Rita
Roley Moley Mole, secret agent working with Sally
Romeo A noisy Beefy in a long black wig who is in love with Harriet
Ron Gilbert Great Dane from Torquay
Ruff Farm Dog and Jim’s brother
Rupert Red Setter and director
Sadie Hunter Sally’s evil twin
Sally Golden Retriever. Works with Charlie. M. Dave’s girlfriend
Samuel of Oxbury Black Labrador. Dave and Harriet’s father.
Santa Dear departed Golden Retriever
Sara Me. Writer, Martin Family
Sasha Beautiful Golden Retriever and rescue dog
Savoiardi, Sponge Finger An evil rook and head of NOIR the Notorious Organisation of International Rooks
Scarlett Niece
Seamus Feisty Irish terrier and Nell’s cousin
Sebastian/Sid the Fish Double-crossing Spaniel
Shannon Chris’s Canadian fiancé
Shel Family friend, Canadian
Sherlock Bones A clever Lurcher
Sherlock Bones Detective
Shirley Bassett Singer
Shona and Rob Niece and nephew-in-law
Sidney A spider and web designer
Sid the Otter A fishmonger
Simon Howl Opinionated Husky
Sir Andy Furry Scottish deerhound. Plays tennis but prefers fishing
Sophie the Hairdresser Sara’s hairdresser
Stephen Seagull Head of the Beefies and Susan’s biological father
Sue Tony the Postman’s wife
Sunny Ormonde Talented actress and friend of the family
Susan Seagull. Married to Malcolm. Martin Family
Sven Gully Stephen Seagull’s Swedish cousin and hypnotist
Tall Hollywood Giant Schnauzer
Tawny Tim Owl
Terry A friendly Beefy and delivery seagull working for Book a Beefy
Terry and Marian Good friends from Oxfordshire
The Tortoise A friend of Manuel’s and a linguist
Tigerlily A tiger cub and Beauregard’s niece
Tobias Sara’s great nephew and son of Abi
Toby Black labrador and Dave and Harriet’s nephew. Living with Tony and Sue
The Backstreet Boys A band
The Beefies Evil gang of seagulls
The Cat Flamboyant and talented friend. Lives at the Big House but Martin Family
The Gipsy Cairns Cairn terriers from Scotland who sing Spanish songs
The Great Mutliano Mutley in disguise as a hypnotist
The Gulls Susan’s bridesmaids
The Llamas Dancing llamas in pyjamas
The Maine Coons The Cat’s family. Minimalists
The Pointer Sisters Pointers and friends of Pamela the Pyrenean Mountain Dog
The Portishead Pugs Dance group from Bristol
The Portly Martins, Portia, Penelope and Pat Labradors. Nell’s cousins from Purley
The Queen Her Majesty Elizabeth II
The Rolling Bones Elderly band of musicians
The Roofers Handsome roofers
The Welsh Corgi Choir Singers and knitters
The Whippets Institute Whippets who usually travel by minibus
Timothy Turkey. Artist. Martin Family
Toby A Black Labrador puppy living with Tony and Sue. Dave and Harriet’s nephew and Nell’s great nephew.
Tom Barker Howls Food critic
Tony the Postman Dave’s best friend. Family friend
Tour de France Savoiardi’s alias
Uncle Stanley Seagull, Susan’s uncle
Unicorn Plain white unicorn. None of that rainbow nonsense
Valerie French bulldog who owns patisseries
Vanessa A fickle butterfly who toyed with the affections of Henry and Horst
Walt Sara’s Canadian friend who lives in Australia
Walter Pigeon Noisy pigeon
Watson Border Terrier
Westie Wolfenthal Chef
Winifred Whippet from the WI. Lazy
Xav A fierce kitten who belongs to Scarlett
Yogi Westlake A handsome Labrador
Zsa Zsa The Paw Fluffy Persian cat. Owner of Glamourpuss and The Cat’s Hungarian cousin

Cast of Characters

Name Description
Abi Sara’s niece
AJ the Gardening Afghan Friend of Dave’s
Alejandro Ecuadorian alpaca. Going out with Gladys. Martin Family
Alex Little Sister
Alex the computer guy Says it all
Alex the Vet Vet
Alexa A know-all
Alice Daughter
Andre Alice’s husband
Anton du Bark A lithe whippet and Nell’s ballroom dancing partner
Antonio A Podenco Canario
Arnold Barksandbragger Austrian Rottweiler who keeps telling people he’s back before he’s gone
Attila the Hound Don’t mention him
Auntie Sandra Seagull, Susan’s aunt
Australian cattle dogs Ron Gilbert’s team of handydogs
Baby Snail Faye Raine’s name before she was born
Baby Sussex Harrison Mountbatten Windsor
Babycakes Gillespie American Gangster Pug who sells bagels
Ban Morrison Wheaten Terrier from Northern Ireland. Singer/songwriter
Barbara Woodlouse A woodlouse, dog expert and mother to Henry and Horst
Barney Owl
Barney Labrador, Nell’s brother
Beagle Bones A pirate
Bear Growls Adventurer
Beary Merry A lady bear National treasure and excellent cook
Benjamin Beefy A polite member of the Beefies who just wants to be a seagull
Bess A shy Shih Tzu
Billy Labrador
Bob Retired Border Terrier. Ex services
Boo Black lab and Nell’s cousin
Boo Fearnley-Whittingstall Berkshire Labrador
Boone the Mutt A handsome Canadian Labrador owned by Shel
Bouncy A charismatic poodle and singer
Budleigh Salterton Basset Hound from Beesands. Old sea dog
Captain Hiroshi Takeda Shiba Inu with a wooden leg. Brother to Ken. Bad pirate
Carlos the Cat Alice’s dear departed cat
Carmen Miranda Curly haired collie from Coventry
Charlie Shepherd/Siegfried Schaeferhund Handsome German Shepherd. Former MI5 agent. Nell’s dear departed husband. Died of heart failure. Martin Family
Charlotte Sister
Cheerleading Chow Chows From Chichester
Chloe Nell’s physiotherapist
Chris Son
Coleton Fishacre Monkey pirate. Badly behaved
Cooky and Pluto Guide Dogs
Count Bingo Large French flamingo and head of the Flamingo ForeignLegion
Cousin Tess Sara’s cousin
Dancing Chihuahuas Enthusiastic dancers
Dartmouth Dachsunds Performers
Dave Giant Black Lab. Family. Harriet’s brother. Nell’s nephew. Martin Family
Dicky Dalmation Antiques Dealer from Bury St. Edmunds
Doctor Foxhound Doctor
Dog Marley Long haired Bergamasco. Loves reggae and has dreadlocks
Dominic Simmons Siamese cat.
Dorothy Salcombe Setter
Doug the Hairdresser Jack Russell
Driftwood Bark Dave’s band
Edward A clock
Elderly short sighted pug with a monkey on its shoulder Says it all
Emily the Vet Vet
Ernest Elderly Jack Russell. Friend of Mutley’s
Eve Dog breeder
Farm Dogs Sheepdogs who live next door
Faye from The Barn Fan of Nell’s
Faye Raine Granddaughter
Fido A stone statue
Fiona Moose TV presenter
Fleur Nell’s mother
Fluffy Dave and Harriet’s sister
Freddy Dave and Harriet’s brother
Freddy Fulmar and the Seabirds Baby faced bird and his band
Gelato Spinone Hairy dog with a rough beard and a long nose. Sells ice cream by the quay
Ginger A Canada goose
Gladys Black Pomeranian. Martin Family
Grace Designer, lives in Canada, works on The World of Nell team
Graham Swan and poet
Greg Walrus Masterchef judge
Gull A good Beefy
Gulldon Ramsay Loud seagull chef
Hamilton Hound Director
Harriet Chocolate Labrador. Dave’s sister. Nell’s niece. Martin Family
Hattie Button A cockapoo puppy owned by Sara’s sister Alex
Henry A woodlouse
Hope A cute dachshund belonging to Sophie the hairdresser
Horst A very large woodlouse and Henry’s brother
Humphrey Heron, Susan’s adopted father
Irene Family friend, now living in Torquay
J.K. Howling Shetland sheepdog and writer
Jago Doberdane. John’s half brother
Jaime Family friend, Canadian
James Chauffeur
James Beddall A vegetarian and inspiration for Malcom
Jamie Editor of The Growl on Sunday, agent
Jason Rapping Rottweiler. Married to Bouncy
Jason Doberman Australian sheep shearer and cousin of John’s
Jeremy Butler
Jeremy Barkson Bloodhound
Jeremy Beagle A beagle
Jill and Hob Henderson Visiting Ferrets
Jim the Farm Dog Harriet’s boyfriend
John the Doberman Poppy’s fiancé who runs Starbarks in Kingsbridge
John the Toad Masterchef judge
Jonathan Sky Grandson
Joyce A Border Terrier and a great friend of Mutley’s
Junior Doberman
Katney Kardashandrun Cat, sister to Kitten and Klawy
Ken Akita Inu. Brother to Hiro. Good pirate
Kerry Sister-in-law
Kev Husband. Martin Family
Kitten Kardashandrun Cat, sister to Katney and Klawy
Klawy Kardashandrun Cat, sister to Kitten and Katney
Knitwear Wolf aka Prince Rupert A Canadian wolf
Laberace A flamboyant piano playing Labradoodle
Lady Anwen A very bad corgi and former member of the royal household
Lady Baba A singing sheep
Leo A cute dachshund belonging to Sophie the hairdresser
Leonardo Llama One of the Llama brothers
Lesley Lhasa Apso
Lily Labradoodle
Lily Sweet little dog on the beach
Little Lily Great niece-in-law
Linda and Graham Family friends from Oxfordshire
Liv and Ben Niece and nephew-in-law
Llama Brothers Italian llamas. Usually wear pyjamas and love dancing
Lorenzo Llama One of the Llama brothers
Luciano Llama One of the Llama brothers
Madame Odile Cygne Noir A black swan, owns the French bakery
Mademoiselle Ecarlate Harriet in disguise
Maggie A beautiful Shih Tzu from Pennsylvania Mutley’s former love
Maisie Nell’s sister and Dave and Harriet’s mother
Malcolm Polite Flamingo. Chef. Martin Family.
Marian Family friend
Marjorie Young spaniel
Marvellous Great Aunt Pam Sara’s aunt
Marvin Cousin, black Labrador mix rescued by Chris and Shannon, lives in Toronto
Mavis Pyrenean Mountain Dog who met Nell at the vet’s during a weigh-in
Meghan Duchess of Sussex
Michael Bouvier Belgian Farm Dog. Famous singer
Michael Collie-Only A Kingsbridge Collie
Mick Jaguar Ageing singer
Milo Tony the Postman’s dear departed Labrador
Mist Dave and Harriet’s sister
Monty A Canadian moose and Mounty
Mortimer Mountjoy Friendly Beagle
Mother Sara’s late mother
Mr Kipling Bichon Frise from Buckinghamshire. Mutley’s business advisor
Mrs R Kind lady who owns Meadow Walk
Muriel the Mastiff Newsagent
Mutley Elderly Patterdale. Rescue Dog. Entrepreneur. Dear departed member of the Martin Family, Watching over us now
Myfanwy Welsh Corgi once beloved of Knitwear Wolf
Naughty Nigel Handsome blonde Labrador and Nell’s cousin
Nell Queen of Black Labradors. Matriarch. Martin Family
Nicky Bark Celebrity hairdresser
Nigella Pawsome Whippet and cook
No Good Boyo Welsh Border Terrier
Old Gaffers Tony the Postman’s shanty crew
Olive The other reindeer
Olivia Next door neighbour’s daughter
Ollie Black Labrador owned by Tony and Sue
Our Penguin A keen filmmaker and friend of Princess the seal
Owl Capone Owl Pacino’s son
Owl Pacino Brave pilot
Owlbert Squadron Leader
Owlgernon Featherby-Fortescue Wing Commander of the Royal Owl Force
Pablo Portuguese Podengo. Waiter at the cafe
Pamela Large Pyrenean Mountain Dog and honorary member of the Whippets Institute
Pamela A portly Pekinese from Paignton
Paul Robinson Rude Australian shepherd dog
Peter the Pelican Celebrant from Exmoor
Petunia Chicken
P.G. Woodlouse A woodlouse and author. Father to Henry and Horst.
Pierre and Fifi Dave and Gladys disguised as French waiters
Poppy Maltese cross. Chef. Helicopter pilot. Martin Family
Prince Harry Duke of Sussex
Princess A singing seal
Prue Beef Flamboyant seagull. Cook
Puparazzi Photographers. Usually Italian Volpinos
Ramson Hunter Evil ram
Reggie and Ronnie East End bulldog twins
Replacement Tonys Postmen
Rhys Welsh Corgi
Richard Price Black Russian Terrier
Richard the Vet Vet
Rita Pawreno Chihuahua. Rocky’s wife and a Puerto Rican dancer
Robert the quiet Rottweiler Mutley’s Bodyguard
Robin Hoot Owl
Rock A big Beefy and friend of Romeo
Rocky Martin Sato dog. Mutley’s Puerto Rican cousin. Married to Rita
Roley Moley Mole, secret agent working with Sally
Romeo A noisy Beefy in a long black wig who is in love with Harriet
Ron Gilbert Great Dane from Torquay
Ruff Farm Dog and Jim’s brother
Rupert Red Setter and director
Sadie Hunter Sally’s evil twin
Sally Golden Retriever. Works with Charlie. M. Dave’s girlfriend
Samuel of Oxbury Black Labrador. Dave and Harriet’s father.
Santa Dear departed Golden Retriever
Sara Me. Writer, Martin Family
Sasha Beautiful Golden Retriever and rescue dog
Savoiardi, Sponge Finger An evil rook and head of NOIR the Notorious Organisation of International Rooks
Scarlett Niece
Seamus Feisty Irish terrier and Nell’s cousin
Sebastian/Sid the Fish Double-crossing Spaniel
Shannon Chris’s Canadian girlfriend
Shel Family friend, Canadian
Sherlock Bones A clever Lurcher
Sherlock Bones Detective
Shirley Bassett Singer
Shona and Rob Niece and nephew-in-law
Sidney A spider and web designer
Simon Howl Opinionated Husky
Sir Andy Furry Scottish deerhound. Plays tennis but prefers fishing
Sophie the Hairdresser Sara’s hairdresser
Stephen Seagull Head of the Beefies and Susan’s biological father
Sue Tony the Postman’s wife
Sunny Ormonde Talented actress and friend of the family
Susan Seagull. Married to Malcolm. Martin Family
Sven Gully Stephen Seagull’s Swedish cousin and hypnotist
Tall Hollywood Giant Schnauzer
Tawny Tim Owl
Tobias Sara’s great nephew and son of Abi
The Beefies Evil gang of seagulls
The Cat Flamboyant and talented friend. Lives at the Big House but Martin Family
The Gipsy Cairns Cairn terriers from Scotland who sing Spanish songs
The Great Mutliano Mutley in disguise as a hypnotist
The Gulls Susan’s bridesmaids
The Llamas Dancing llamas in pyjamas
The Portishead Pugs Dance group from Bristol
The Portly Martins, Portia, Penelope and Pat Labradors. Nell’s cousins from Purley
The Rolling Bones Elderly band of musicians
The Roofers Handsome roofers
The Welsh Corgi Choir Singers and knitters
The Whippets Institute Whippets who usually travel by minibus
Timothy Turkey. Artist. Martin Family
Tom Barker Howls Food critic
Tony the Postman Dave’s best friend. Family friend
Tour de France Savoiardi’s alias
Uncle Stanley Seagull, Susan’s uncle
Valerie French bulldog who owns patisseries
Vanessa A fickle butterfly who toyed with the affections of Henry and Horst
Walt Sara’s Canadian friend who lives in Australia
Walter Pigeon Noisy pigeon
Watson Border Terrier
Westie Wolfenthal Chef
Winifred Whippet from the WI. Lazy
Xav A fierce kitten who belongs to Scarlett
Yogi Westlake A handsome Labrador
Zsa Zsa The Paw Fluffy Persian cat. Owner of Glamourpuss and The Cat’s Hungarian cousin

Cast of Characters

Name Description
Abi Sara’s niece
AJ the Gardening Afghan Friend of Dave’s
Alejandro Ecuadorian alpaca. Going out with Gladys. Martin Family
Alex Little Sister
Alex the computer guy Says it all
Alex the Vet Vet
Alexa A know-all
Alice Daughter
Andre Alice’s husband
Anton du Bark A lithe whippet and Nell’s ballroom dancing partner
Antonio A Podenco Canario
Arnold Barksandbragger Austrian Rottweiler who keeps telling people he’s back before he’s gone
Attila the Hound Don’t mention him
Auntie Sandra Seagull, Susan’s aunt
Australian cattle dogs Ron Gilbert’s team of handydogs
Baby Snail Faye Raine’s name before she was born
Baby Sussex Harrison Mountbatten Windsor
Babycakes Gillespie American Gangster Pug who sells bagels
Ban Morrison Wheaten Terrier from Northern Ireland. Singer/songwriter
Barbara Woodlouse A woodlouse, dog expert and mother to Henry and Horst
Barney Owl
Barney Labrador, Nell’s brother
Beagle Bones A pirate
Bear Growls Adventurer
Beary Merry A lady bear National treasure and excellent cook
Benjamin Beefy A polite member of the Beefies who just wants to be a seagull
Bess A shy Shih Tzu
Billy Labrador
Bob Retired Border Terrier. Ex services
Boo Black lab and Nell’s cousin
Boo Fearnley-Whittingstall Berkshire Labrador
Boone the Mutt A handsome Canadian Labrador owned by Shel
Bouncy A charismatic poodle and singer
Budleigh Salterton Basset Hound from Beesands. Old sea dog
Captain Hiroshi Takeda Shiba Inu with a wooden leg. Brother to Ken. Bad pirate
Carlos the Cat Alice’s dear departed cat
Carmen Miranda Curly haired collie from Coventry
Charlie Shepherd/Siegfried Schaeferhund Handsome German Shepherd. Former MI5 agent. Nell’s dear departed husband. Died of heart failure. Martin Family
Charlotte Sister
Cheerleading Chow Chows From Chichester
Chloe Nell’s physiotherapist
Chris Son
Coleton Fishacre Monkey pirate. Badly behaved
Cooky and Pluto Guide Dogs
Count Bingo Large French flamingo and head of the Flamingo ForeignLegion
Cousin Tess Sara’s cousin
Dancing Chihuahuas Enthusiastic dancers
Dartmouth Dachsunds Performers
Dave Giant Black Lab. Family. Harriet’s brother. Nell’s nephew. Martin Family
Dicky Dalmation Antiques Dealer from Bury St. Edmunds
Doctor Foxhound Doctor
Dog Marley Long haired Bergamasco. Loves reggae and has dreadlocks
Dominic Simmons Siamese cat.
Dorothy Salcombe Setter
Doug the Hairdresser Jack Russell
Driftwood Bark Dave’s band
Edward A clock
Elderly short sighted pug with a monkey on its shoulder Says it all
Emily the Vet Vet
Ernest Elderly Jack Russell. Friend of Mutley’s
Eve Dog breeder
Farm Dogs Sheepdogs who live next door
Faye from The Barn Fan of Nell’s
Faye Raine Granddaughter
Fido A stone statue
Fiona Moose TV presenter
Fleur Nell’s mother
Fluffy Dave and Harriet’s sister
Freddy Dave and Harriet’s brother
Freddy Fulmar and the Seabirds Baby faced bird and his band
Gelato Spinone Hairy dog with a rough beard and a long nose. Sells ice cream by the quay
Ginger A Canada goose
Gladys Black Pomeranian. Martin Family
Grace Designer, lives in Canada, works on The World of Nell team
Graham Swan and poet
Greg Walrus Masterchef judge
Gull A good Beefy
Gulldon Ramsay Loud seagull chef
Hamilton Hound Director
Harriet Chocolate Labrador. Dave’s sister. Nell’s niece. Martin Family
Hattie Button A cockapoo puppy owned by Sara’s sister Alex
Henry A woodlouse
Hope A cute dachshund belonging to Sophie the hairdresser
Horst A very large woodlouse and Henry’s brother
Humphrey Heron, Susan’s adopted father
Irene Family friend, now living in Torquay
J.K. Howling Shetland sheepdog and writer
Jago Doberdane. John’s half brother
Jaime Family friend, Canadian
James Chauffeur
James Beddall A vegetarian and inspiration for Malcom
Jamie Editor of The Growl on Sunday, agent
Jason Rapping Rottweiler. Married to Bouncy
Jason Doberman Australian sheep shearer and cousin of John’s
Jeremy Butler
Jeremy Barkson Bloodhound
Jeremy Beagle A beagle
Jill and Hob Henderson Visiting Ferrets
Jim the Farm Dog Harriet’s boyfriend
John the Doberman Poppy’s fiancé who runs Starbarks in Kingsbridge
John the Toad Masterchef judge
Jonathan Sky Grandson
Joyce A Border Terrier and a great friend of Mutley’s
Junior Doberman
Katney Kardashandrun Cat, sister to Kitten and Klawy
Ken Akita Inu. Brother to Hiro. Good pirate
Kerry Sister-in-law
Kev Husband. Martin Family
Kitten Kardashandrun Cat, sister to Katney and Klawy
Klawy Kardashandrun Cat, sister to Kitten and Katney
Knitwear Wolf aka Prince Rupert A Canadian wolf
Laberace A flamboyant piano playing Labradoodle
Lady Anwen A very bad corgi and former member of the royal household
Lady Baba A singing sheep
Leo A cute dachshund belonging to Sophie the hairdresser
Leonardo Llama One of the Llama brothers
Lesley Lhasa Apso
Lily Labradoodle
Lily Sweet little dog on the beach
Little Lily Great niece-in-law
Linda and Graham Family friends from Oxfordshire
Liv and Ben Niece and nephew-in-law
Llama Brothers Italian llamas. Usually wear pyjamas and love dancing
Lorenzo Llama One of the Llama brothers
Luciano Llama One of the Llama brothers
Madame Odile Cygne Noir A black swan, owns the French bakery
Mademoiselle Ecarlate Harriet in disguise
Maggie A beautiful Shih Tzu from Pennsylvania Mutley’s former love
Maisie Nell’s sister and Dave and Harriet’s mother
Malcolm Polite Flamingo. Chef. Martin Family.
Marian Family friend
Marjorie Young spaniel
Marvellous Great Aunt Pam Sara’s aunt
Marvin Cousin, black Labrador mix rescued by Chris and Shannon, lives in Toronto
Mavis Pyrenean Mountain Dog who met Nell at the vet’s during a weigh-in
Meghan Duchess of Sussex
Michael Bouvier Belgian Farm Dog. Famous singer
Michael Collie-Only A Kingsbridge Collie
Mick Jaguar Ageing singer
Milo Tony the Postman’s dear departed Labrador
Mist Dave and Harriet’s sister
Monty A Canadian moose and Mounty
Mortimer Mountjoy Friendly Beagle
Mother Sara’s late mother
Mr Kipling Bichon Frise from Buckinghamshire. Mutley’s business advisor
Mrs R Kind lady who owns Meadow Walk
Muriel the Mastiff Newsagent
Mutley Elderly Patterdale. Rescue Dog. Entrepreneur. Dear departed member of the Martin Family, Watching over us now
Myfanwy Welsh Corgi once beloved of Knitwear Wolf
Naughty Nigel Handsome blonde Labrador and Nell’s cousin
Nell Queen of Black Labradors. Matriarch. Martin Family
Nicky Bark Celebrity hairdresser
Nigella Pawsome Whippet and cook
No Good Boyo Welsh Border Terrier
Old Gaffers Tony the Postman’s shanty crew
Olive The other reindeer
Olivia Next door neighbour’s daughter
Ollie Black Labrador owned by Tony and Sue
Our Penguin A keen filmmaker and friend of Princess the seal
Owl Capone Owl Pacino’s son
Owl Pacino Brave pilot
Owlbert Squadron Leader
Owlgernon Featherby-Fortescue Wing Commander of the Royal Owl Force
Pablo Portuguese Podengo. Waiter at the cafe
Pamela Large Pyrenean Mountain Dog and honorary member of the Whippets Institute
Pamela A portly Pekinese from Paignton
Paul Robinson Rude Australian shepherd dog
Peter the Pelican Celebrant from Exmoor
Petunia Chicken
P.G. Woodlouse A woodlouse and author. Father to Henry and Horst.
Pierre and Fifi Dave and Gladys disguised as French waiters
Poppy Maltese cross. Chef. Helicopter pilot. Martin Family
Prince Harry Duke of Sussex
Princess A singing seal
Prue Beef Flamboyant seagull. Cook
Puparazzi Photographers. Usually Italian Volpinos
Ramson Hunter Evil ram
Reggie and Ronnie East End bulldog twins
Replacement Tonys Postmen
Rhys Welsh Corgi
Richard Price Black Russian Terrier
Richard the Vet Vet
Rita Pawreno Chihuahua. Rocky’s wife and a Puerto Rican dancer
Robert the quiet Rottweiler Mutley’s Bodyguard
Robin Hoot Owl
Rock A big Beefy and friend of Romeo
Rocky Martin Sato dog. Mutley’s Puerto Rican cousin. Married to Rita
Roley Moley Mole, secret agent working with Sally
Romeo A noisy Beefy in a long black wig who is in love with Harriet
Ron Gilbert Great Dane from Torquay
Ruff Farm Dog and Jim’s brother
Rupert Red Setter and director
Sadie Hunter Sally’s evil twin
Sally Golden Retriever. Works with Charlie. M. Dave’s girlfriend
Samuel of Oxbury Black Labrador. Dave and Harriet’s father.
Santa Dear departed Golden Retriever
Sara Me. Writer, Martin Family
Sasha Beautiful Golden Retriever and rescue dog
Savoiardi, Sponge Finger An evil rook and head of NOIR the Notorious Organisation of International Rooks
Scarlett Niece
Seamus Feisty Irish terrier and Nell’s cousin
Sebastian/Sid the Fish Double-crossing Spaniel
Shannon Chris’s Canadian girlfriend
Shel Family friend, Canadian
Sherlock Bones A clever Lurcher
Sherlock Bones Detective
Shirley Bassett Singer
Shona and Rob Niece and nephew-in-law
Sidney A spider and web designer
Simon Howl Opinionated Husky
Sir Andy Furry Scottish deerhound. Plays tennis but prefers fishing
Sophie the Hairdresser Sara’s hairdresser
Stephen Seagull Head of the Beefies and Susan’s biological father
Sue Tony the Postman’s wife
Sunny Ormonde Talented actress and friend of the family
Susan Seagull. Married to Malcolm. Martin Family
Sven Gully Stephen Seagull’s Swedish cousin and hypnotist
Tall Hollywood Giant Schnauzer
Tawny Tim Owl
Tobias Sara’s great nephew and son of Abi
The Beefies Evil gang of seagulls
The Cat Flamboyant and talented friend. Lives at the Big House but Martin Family
The Gipsy Cairns Cairn terriers from Scotland who sing Spanish songs
The Great Mutliano Mutley in disguise as a hypnotist
The Gulls Susan’s bridesmaids
The Llamas Dancing llamas in pyjamas
The Portishead Pugs Dance group from Bristol
The Portly Martins, Portia, Penelope and Pat Labradors. Nell’s cousins from Purley
The Rolling Bones Elderly band of musicians
The Roofers Handsome roofers
The Welsh Corgi Choir Singers and knitters
The Whippets Institute Whippets who usually travel by minibus
Timothy Turkey. Artist. Martin Family
Tom Barker Howls Food critic
Tony the Postman Dave’s best friend. Family friend
Tour de France Savoiardi’s alias
Uncle Stanley Seagull, Susan’s uncle
Valerie French bulldog who owns patisseries
Vanessa A fickle butterfly who toyed with the affections of Henry and Horst
Walt Sara’s Canadian friend who lives in Australia
Walter Pigeon Noisy pigeon
Watson Border Terrier
Westie Wolfenthal Chef
Winifred Whippet from the WI. Lazy
Xav A fierce kitten who belongs to Scarlett
Yogi Westlake A handsome Labrador
Zsa Zsa The Paw Fluffy Persian cat. Owner of Glamourpuss and The Cat’s Hungarian cousin