The true story of Rex, the famous TV police dog. Santo Von Haus Zieglmayer was the real dog behind the character, trained to work alongside police in the series that made him a legend.
Does the name Rex ring a bell? You may remember him as the most famous police dog in television history. In this video by an animal expert, we explain the true story of the dog actor who played this character. Stay tuned to find out Rex's real name. The first dog to play the police dog was named Santo Bonhouse Chegmur. He was a German shepherd who lived with a German family in the city of Ingolstadt. His life was normal until a well known American trainer named Teresa Ann Miller took an interest in him. She convinced her human colleagues to introduce him to the world of acting. Teresa was a trainer of acting animals and saw potential in him. So she began training him until he became a television star. Santo as the series Rex A Different Kind of Policeman began airing in 1994. From that moment on, the character of Rex, short for Reginald Bon Ravenhorse, became a television icon. It was about a dog who fought against vandalism alongside the Vienna police team in Austria. Rex had just lost his old police teammate and was starting his new adventure with his new human partner, Commissioner Richard Mosen. Without a doubt, the plot hooked thousands of viewers who were intrigued by the cases and the cuteness of the German shepherd. Interesting Facts about the Series it is said that Reginald used to have daily 40 minute gym sessions. In addition, like any human actor, he had about four dog doubles to star in the most dangerous scenes of the series. The series was so well received that in 1997 the film Baby Rex was made based on the series Rex a Different Policeman. Did you know that the puppy who played Rex's beginnings in this film was Reginald's son? In addition, this same dog would replace him years later to continue filming the series which lasted about 20 years. Rex was undoubtedly a television icon who left his mark on generations and demonstrated the audacity and courage of German shepherds in the police force. Discover the story of another dog who became a star actor in the video we've left for you above, tell us, did you know the origin of the dog played by a Rex? Until next time, experts.
