Ryan Reynold is a dog dad to Baxter who has been his constant companion since the time they met. From going for walks to shoots, Baxter has not only been a constant fixture in Ryan Reynold’s life but even his wife, Blake Lively’s life as well. Here is everything we know about Ryan Reynold’s dog Baxter’s breed and age.
How old is Ryan Reynolds’ dog Baxter?
The age of Ryan Reynold’s dog Baxter is around 15. The actor posted a fun birthday message for his fur buddy, who he fondly calls Bax, on September 11, 2020.
“Deadpool” actor was initially not looking to adopt a dog. But when he visited an animal shelter on behalf of his friend, he changed his opinion and ended up adopting Baxter.
As per People, during the visit, Ryan Reynolds said that he “saw this big, dumb-looking retriever staring up at him. Finding the pup adorable, the actor “whispered to him, ‘Hey, let’s get the hell out of here.’ And he jumped up, like he spoke English fluently.” And then rest was history. Baxter came with the actor, jumped in his car, and since then they have “been best buddies.”
What breed is Ryan Reynolds’ dog Baxter?
The breed of Ryan Reynolds’ dog Baxter is most likely a Golden Retriever mix. They are cute and fun-loving family pets. The dogs of this breed weigh around 55-75 pounds and their lifespan is 10-12 years.
However, even Ryan Rynold is not sure about Baxter’s breed. While speaking about the breed of his beloved pooch, he told People, “[He’s] some kind of half golden retriever, half collie, half of some other little chunk of something in there. Ignore the math. You know what I mean.”
And the actor is not only a dog parent to Baxter. Billie, Boots, and Peggy are a few other pets that the actor and his wife Blake Lively adore. The couple also share daughters James, Inez, and Betty, and son Olin.
