With his beautiful golden mane and deep, soulful eyes, Foxxy has his fair share of fans. This handsome golden retriever is no stranger to showbiz: he’s the star of “Ramarajan”, a Tamil series on Astro Vinmeen.
“I got Foxxy from a home breeder in 2012,” his human, Hiridas Suberminam, shares with FMT. “He reminded me a lot of a fox when he was a puppy, hence his name.
“I find him very unique because of the V-shaped curls under his neck.”
Hiridas – who recently opened PawPool by The Pet Masters, the first swimming pool for dogs in Klang – says Foxxy gets along well with other dogs and with his canine siblings at home.
Indeed, FMT received a very warm welcome from the friendly Foxxy, who greeted the team with tail a-wagging and sniffs aplenty. He even sat patiently when his photos were taken, clearly knowing the drill.
“He is used to having his photos taken and I find him very photogenic,” Hiridas says affectionately.
Foxxy enjoys going for walks without a leash, and when it comes to food, the congenial canine loves eating apples and, curiously, ice cubes.
“He also loves going for car rides, and I try to take him whenever I’m free,” Hiridas adds.
Hiridas describes his four-legged friend as an obedient and calm-natured dog – traits that came in handy when Foxxy was filming “Ramarajan”. It is definitely not an easy thing to do for any human, let alone a canine.
Produced by Jhangri Production House, the series revolves around the adventures of a man named Ramarajan who, after getting attacked, finds his soul in the body of a dog. No prizes for guessing the role played by Foxxy!
Hiridas reveals that although Foxxy was stressed during the initial days of filming, he quickly acclimatised and learnt what was expected of him.
Hiridas recalls one memorable moment on the set. “During a break between scenes, Foxxy and I fell asleep together. The film crew took a photo of us and shared it with the rest of the team,” he laughs.
This is certainly a reflection of the close relationship he shares with Foxxy. In fact, Hiridas even has a tattoo of Foxxy on his arm.
The bond between them is clearly mutual: Foxxy experiences separation anxiety if he is away from his beloved human for more than two days.
It is, therefore, unsurprising that Foxxy sleeps with his human family at night, alongside the rest of his canine siblings.
Hiridas has described Foxxy as being “his whole world” in an Instagram post. “I have a special relationship with Foxxy and he is my everything,” he says.
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