Neil Patrick Harris is an avid dog lover. The family has a few dogs who are loved and pampered beyond measure. The actor often gives a glimpse of their pet’s lives on his Instagram handle which melts everyone’s heart. One of his pet pooch is Gidget who is loved for her antics. Here is everything we know about Neil Patrick Harris’ dog Gidget’s age and breed.
How old is Neil Patrick Harris’ dog Gidget?
The age of Neil Patrick Harris’ dog Gidget is 8. The pup will celebrate her next milestone on October 2025.
Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burtka adopted the 6-month-old pup from the North Shore Animal League. Gidget is from Thailand and was a gift for the couple’s twins: daughter Harper and son Gideon on their 6th birthday.
David Burtka introduced their new four-legged friend on Instagram on November 8, 2016, showing how happy the kids were with their new companion. The pup even has her own Instagram account.
And why name the pup Gidget? Well, it’s because it suited the pup’s “spunky, and fun and cute” nature, as per David Burtka interview on “My Pet Tale.”
What breed is Neil Patrick Harris’ dog Gidget?
The breed of Neil Patrick Harris’ dog Gidget is a Wire Terrier mix. The dogs of this breed are energetic and love to play around. Their life span is most likely 12-15 years.
Speaking about Gidget, in a 2020 edition of People’s Sexiest Man Alive, Neil Patrick Harris said, “Gidget is a bit of a show dog. She can dance, shake and roll over.”
Moreover, the canine gets along with other pets too, especially her pet sibling Spike. He added, “Spike adores Gidget. He follows her around and chews on her and just like a little brother. If Gidget barks at something, Spike will stop whatever he’s doing and run over and see what it is. He just follows her around.”
Even his kids love the dogs and love to spend their time with their fur buddies playing, and cuddling together.
