The Ultimutts Stars

Born deaf and rescued from Deaf Dog Rescue of America, Jellybean quickly proved there was something truly special about him. Now our most requested animal actor, he’s been called the “Brad Pitt of dogs” by PEOPLE magazine and has starred in a Netflix feature (Fractured), Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (Paramount+), Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC), and a Super Bowl commercial. You can also spot him in campaigns for Ford F-150, Bravecto, PetSmart, Nutrish, Fresh Step, and many more.

Jellybean is famous worldwide for his incredible tricks, holding two Guinness World Records and earning a spot as a semifinalist in the World’s Most Amazing Dog contest on Facebook Watch, judged by Lisa Vanderpump and George Lucas. One of four deaf dogs in the Ultimutts show, Jellybean inspires audiences everywhere, proving that deaf and differently-abled dogs can shine just as brightly—and encouraging more people to adopt them.

  Worlds Most Amazing Dog - Deaf Dog Jellybean

• Fractured (Sam Worthington, Netflix 2019)
• Pet Sematary: Bloodlines ( Paramount+)
• People Magazine, Oct 2023
• The Accused
• Orphan Black Echoes (AMC 2022)
• Highmark Health Commercial
• Petsmart commercial
• Bravecto Commercial
• Avocados from Mexico Superbowl commercial
• Ford Commercial
• CP24, Global, CTV, CHCH,
• Two Guinness World Records
• World's Most Amazing Dog (Semifinalist, Lisa Vanderpump, George Lopez) 33 million views
• Cineplex Pre-show (2018)

Adopted as a puppy prodigy, Pickles began her career on the Family Channel’s Project Pet at just four months old. By 1.5 years, she was recognized as one of North America’s top stunt dogs, performing live on Good Morning America in the “Pawlympics.”

Pickles has continued to dazzle audiences across Canada and the U.S., appearing on Global News, CP24, and Breakfast TV Toronto, and starring in high-profile commercials including the Avocados from Mexico Super Bowl teaser, Duracell, PetSmart, Marshalls, Planet Fitness, and Canada Post. Her talent for portraying emotion, combined with precise stunts, makes her a standout performer in both studio and live shows.

Now 12 years old, Pickles takes on a smaller role in the Ultimutts show, but she remains fully engaged, participating in whatever way she can. Like all our dogs, she is a beloved family pet and part of our lives for her entire lifetime.

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• Family Channel (2014)
• Good Morning America (2015)
• Avocados from Mexico Superbowl Commercial Teaser (2019) 
• Duracell , Petsmart, Scotiabank, Marshalls, Planet Fitness and Canada Post Commercials
• Mom vs Matchmaker (2017)
• Global News, CP24, Breakfast TV Toronto, Doggy Diaries
• Cineplex Pre-show (2018)

Special thanks to Australian Cattle Dog Rescue of America for bringing this special little guy from New York into our lives! Snickers is one of the most athletic dogs we’ve ever seen, dazzling audiences with backflips, jump rope, and balancing acts.

With a tail that never stops wagging, Snickers radiates pure joy in everything he does. You might also recognize him from commercials for Crayola, Home Hardware, The Farmer’s Dog, Pet Valu, and more!

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• Yoplait Oui Commercial (2019) 
• Nutrish Commercial
• Home Hardware
• Clorox disinfectant spray
• LG Vacuum commercial

Tonic’s journey from stray to superstar is nothing short of amazing. Rescued as a 10-month-old kitten, he quickly showed incredible talent and became one of the two main cats to play Church in the Pet Sematary remake (2019), a film that grossed over $113 million worldwide.

In 2024, Tonic had another breakout role, starring alongside Austin Butler (Elvis, Dune) in the blockbuster CAUGHT STEALING. He stole the spotlight at the premiere, literally, by arriving in a mini car—making him an instant internet sensation.

Tonic has also appeared as Dewey in Eli Roth’s horror/slasher Thanksgiving, featuring Patrick Dempsey, and as Lenny, Pamela Anderson’s cat in Love is Not the Answer. A-list film star and Ultimutts favorite, Tonic captivates audiences both on screen and at our shows. He loves performing tricks as much as he loves movie sets, making him a truly extraordinary cat.

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• Pet Sematary
• Thanksgiving movie
• Caught Stealing
• Commercials: Litter locker, Miller Lite, PetSmart, Canada Post, Fresh step, RBC, Superstore
• Breakfast TV Toronto, CP24, CTV, NY times

What’s a trick show without a Border Collie? Known as one of the most intelligent and versatile breeds, Twizzler is a shining example—gentle, sweet, brilliant, and passionate about his work!

A multi-talented performer, Twizzler dazzles audiences with his athleticism and intelligence across a variety of skits. He’s also a top animal actor, appearing in Priscilla (directed by Sofia Coppola, produced by Priscilla Presley) and I Will Find You starring Sam Worthington (Avatar).

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• "Priscilla" directed by Sofia Coppola, produced by Priscilla Presley
• Kia Commercial
• Superstore ad

Athletic and fearless, Popcorn dazzles audiences with jump rope, leaping through her trainers’ arms, weaving through legs, playing basketball, walking handstands, and even sitting pretty on her trainers’ feet. Her love for performing is contagious, and watching her work is pure joy.

Popcorn has also appeared internationally in a Duracell commercial (2018), Cineplex Pre-Show video (2018), SSENSE high-fashion modeling, and a Glidden paint commercial.

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• Duracell Commercial (2018)
• Cineplex Pre-Show video (2018)
• SSENSE High Fashion Model
• Glidden paint commercial

Completely deaf, it was thought that Lollipop would be difficult to train and was turned over to the county humane society —then Melissa was offered her and couldn’t resist this sweet little dog! Lollipop doesn’t let being deaf hold her back for a second.

Her incredible talents include skateboarding, scooter riding, pushing a shopping cart, walking a tightrope, hiding in a suitcase, and more. Alongside her feline partner Sashimi, she set Guinness World Records in 2022 and 2023 for the fastest 5 meters traveled on a scooter by a dog and cat pair, a story featured as a top highlight in the Guinness World Records book.

Lollipop and Sashimi wowed audiences on Canada’s Got Talent in 2024 with a standing ovation and four enthusiastic “yeses” from the judges. In 2023, they traveled to Milan, Italy, to set two more Guinness World Records live on Lo Show Dei Record, bringing the Ultimutts’ total to five world records!

As an animal actor, Lollipop has starred in commercials for PetSmart, Synergy Bank, Cadillac Canada, Superstore, and Cineplex pre-shows—proving her charm and talent shine both on stage and on screen.

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• Guinness World Record 2022 and 2024 book
• Lo Show Dei Record
• America's Got Talent
• Cineplex Preshow (2019)
• Mom vs Matchmaker (2016)
• Cp24, Doggy Diaries

Adopted privately at 10 months, Sashimi is an incredible athlete and performer! She has wowed audiences across Canada, in Los Angeles, and Milan, and has been invited around the world to perform.

In February 2023, Sashimi and her partner Lollipop traveled to Milan, Italy, to set two more Guinness World Records live on Lo Show Dei Record, helping the Ultimutts reach a total of five world records. The duo also received a standing ovation on Canada’s Got Talent, proving Sashimi’s skill, charm, and star power shine on every stage.

• Guinness World Record 2022 book
• Cineplex Pre-Show (2018)
• CP24
• Doggy Diaries (2017)
• Orphan Black Echoes (AMC 2022)
• Chewy.com Commercial 
• Lo Show Dei Record
• Pet Valu Commercial

As the key trainer for the Krypto dog team on the Warner Brothers TV series Titans (HBO Max, Netflix), Melissa Millett set out to find the perfect Krypto dog to adopt. Since TV characters are often played by multiple dogs to highlight their unique strengths, Melissa searched across North America for a dog with the potential to bring Krypto to life—and discovered Pepsi at Lucky 13 Rescue in Missouri!

Pepsi was then trained extensively for film to portray Krypto in Seasons 3 and 4. As Superboy’s loyal companion, Krypto has the same superpowers and human-level intelligence—and Pepsi’s remarkable talent brings the character to life on screen.

  Pepsi as Krypto on Titans

• Krypto in TItans Season 3 and 4
• Nurtish Commercial
• Petsmart Commercial 
• Marshalls Commercial
• Chewy.com Commericals

Tuna, a Siberian Forest Cat, joined the Ultimutts in the summer of 2025. While we expected him to be ready for the 2026 season, he surprised everyone by performing a full routine at just five months old!

With his boundless energy and natural talent, Tuna is already showing signs of becoming one of our biggest stars. He’s currently working on unique routines that audiences have never seen before, proving this little cat’s potential is truly limitless.

Big personality in a tiny package! Sugar is a 2lb Chihuahua born to be a star—not a purse dog. Despite her size, she has enough energy to rival even a Border Collie.

Adopted at five months, Sugar needed confidence-building, but now she loves showtime as much as her fans love watching her! Watching her perform is like seeing a dog in fast-forward. Her joy is contagious, proving that tiny dogs love to work just as much as the big ones. A true fan favorite, she never fails to bring squeals of delight, and her trick routines have gone viral, delighting millions worldwide.

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Nibs is a deaf Boston Terrier puppy who’s just hitting her stride! One of the Skateboarding Bostons, she dazzles audiences with stunt dog skateboarding routines and even walks the tightrope.

With unlimited potential, Nibs is mastering multiple routines, proving her talent knows no bounds. Her favorite part of the job? Greeting children—she often runs into the crowd for a quick kiss before completing a trick, unable to resist their smiles!

Nibs is also making her mark on screen, appearing in What We Do in the Shadows and in commercials for Hartz, Planters Peanuts, and more.

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Razzberry is a beautiful deaf puppy that is a Border Collie mixed with a Papillion. We are offered disabled dogs frequently as get the opportunity to live a wonderful life and inspire others. Our trainer Melanie decided to adopt Raspberry, and we are so excited to see her show off her tricks in the pre-show!

On the day of adoption, trainers Melissa and Sienna discovered that Truffle was deaf. Fortunately, he landed in the perfect home, where his incredible potential could shine.

Highly intelligent and eager to learn, Truffle’s confidence is sky-high, making him an exceptional trick cat. Whether mastering new routines or showing off his skills, he proves that nothing can hold back a determined feline!

The Ultimutts is a family show. The performers are a family, with family pets, performing for families!

Founder and head trainer, Melissa Millett, performs with her sister Melanie and daughter Sienna.

The 4-legged Ultimutts live year-round inside a country home, (no outdoor kennel), sleep in our beds and eat off our plates! There is a 40 x 40 shop outfitted with equipment for practice, with large fenced areas for running and exercise. They travel in a climate-controlled tour bus so that the animals are comfortable, and able to be free to lounge or play outside of crates between shows.

They are beloved family members, who are so happy to meet their fans and enjoy the positive energy when they tour!!

Melissa is the founder and head trainer of (In Dogs We Trust, The Ultimutts, and Hollywoof stars

As an animal expert, Melissa has been featured internationally and on programs on every major Canadian TV network, including Breakfast Television (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary), CP24, Global News, CTV (Toronto, Vancouver), Animal Planet, The Pet Network, and more. Melissa was the host of the Canadian television show Doggy House Calls and the spin-off series Doggy Diaries in cities across Canada.

Melissa is known internationally as an advanced trick trainer and performer with Ultimutts. A few of the Ultimutts have been featured internationally on: Good Morning America, The Rick Mercer Report, The Family Channel, CBC, and Cineplex Theatres. Bella, the Boston terrier, has traveled across the country with Ripley's Believe it or Not! to promote her appearance in the 2016 publication. Jellybean, the deaf Australian cattle dog, made it to the semifinals of the Facebook Watch show World's Most Amazing Dog, receiving 36 million views and coming very close to winning $100,000 USD!

Through Hollywoof Stars, Melissa provides an elite service for animals in film and TV. Most notably, the co-training cats for Stephen King's 2019 Pet Sematary, Krypto the superdog on Titans, worked on a 2019 Super Bowl commercial, as well as commercials for Petsmart, Tim Hortons, Duracell, Ford, Yoplait, and Gund. Past clients have included Paramount, Netflix, Warner Brothers, and more!

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