A surfer’s favorite from Hawaii — a French Bulldog named Dale — has unexpectedly become a movie star. He made his debut in Disney’s new live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, which has already earned over $145 million at the box office.
The six-year-old French Bulldog from Honolulu first stepped in front of the camera while filming a scene for Lilo & Stitch. In the shot, Dale confidently stands on a surfboard, inspiring the character Stitch to give wave-riding a try.
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Dale’s owners, Greg Dutcher and Julie Eggers, shared that their pup has been skateboarding since he was a puppy, and later mastered paddleboarding (SUP). For the film, Dale stood on a surfboard for the first time — and loved it so much that he now jumps onto boards with other surfers whenever someone tries to pull him out of the water.
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It all started with a spontaneous Instagram casting call looking for a water-loving French Bulldog unafraid of swimming. Dale was brought in for an audition, and trainer J. Tyler London was immediately impressed — the fearless pup nailed his balance on the board on the very first try.
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After the film’s release on YouTube, Julie kept checking for updates, eager to spot Dale on screen. And when beachgoers in Honolulu began recognizing the four-legged actor, it became clear: Dale had gained a fanbase of his own. As his owners joke, even Dale’s sister being named Lilo feels like a sign — this role was meant for him.
