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Rowan Atkinson's 'Cheeky Terrier' Steals the Show
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A five-year-old Border Terrier named Artie stars in the Netflix comedy.
- Artie shares a strong natural rapport with actor Rowan Atkinson.
- The canine co-star is from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.
Actor Rowan Atkinson has lauded Artie, a five-year-old Border Terrier, for his standout performance in the Netflix comedy series Man vs Baby. Artie, described as a "cheeky terrier," was a significant "scene-stealer" in the show, which follows a hapless dad tasked with caring for a lost infant.
The talented canine performer is a native of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, and featured prominently in episodes three and four of the mini-series. His trainer, Lara Maskell, highlighted the remarkable bond between Artie and Atkinson.
Maskell observed that "Artie and Rowan got on really well - Artie absolutely adores him." She further explained that this strong connection was entirely natural, stating, "You can't train that in, it's just a natural rapport between them both," adding a unique charm to their on-screen interactions.
