Merlin
Merlin, Bishop Gary's Golden Retriever, was born in 2011, and vaulted to puppyhood stardom in the movie Spooky Buddies, part of the Disney Buddies franchise, sometimes referred to as the Air Bud and Air Buddies franchise. Merlin played the part of Buddha, the mischievous puppy, and was gifted to Bishop Gary upon completion of filming.
Bishop Gary was then Bishop of Whitehorse, and Merlin grew up roaming the wilds of the Yukon. On three separate occasions, Merlin defended the Bishop from bears, a ‘hat-trick’ that earned him the honourary title ‘St. Merlin’.
Merlin loves his role as Diocesan Dog, and when possible, accompanies Bishop Gary on his travels. He loves people, food, chasing balls, and car rides, and can often be found visiting the Pastoral Centre staff, or welcoming guests to the Bishop’s residence.
At this time, Merlin anticipates no further movie appearances (although he was a mostly invisible, if not silent, guest in the Bishop’s 2016 Christmas video).
Send a message to Merlin
Bishop Gary was then Bishop of Whitehorse, and Merlin grew up roaming the wilds of the Yukon. On three separate occasions, Merlin defended the Bishop from bears, a ‘hat-trick’ that earned him the honourary title ‘St. Merlin’.
Merlin loves his role as Diocesan Dog, and when possible, accompanies Bishop Gary on his travels. He loves people, food, chasing balls, and car rides, and can often be found visiting the Pastoral Centre staff, or welcoming guests to the Bishop’s residence.
At this time, Merlin anticipates no further movie appearances (although he was a mostly invisible, if not silent, guest in the Bishop’s 2016 Christmas video).
Send a message to Merlin