Daddy is a doggy! Wilfred star Jason Gann dons full body fur costume as he tenderly cuddles his 10-month-old son Xano on Santa Monica beach



It seemed to be a real case of puppy love as Australian actor Jason Gann cuddled his son Xano at Santa Monica beach on Monday.



The 43-year-old Wilfred star was on the set of his comedy, and very much in character as he donned his full body dog costume for his role as the dog Wilfred on the show.



Needless to say, his 10-month-old son was very amused by his father’s fluffy outfit, which was a charcoal onesie complete with furry fake ears.

Daddy is a dog! Jason Gann dons a full body fur costume on the set of comedy show Wilfred at Santa Monica beach on Monday and cuddles his son Xano

The actor also had his nose painted black to make his human-size dog character seem that more realistic.



He was joined by his Spanish model wife Alejandra Varelain between filming, who was dressed for the sunny beach weather in a black singlet and mini denim shorts.

Jason stars alongside 32-year-old actor Elijah Wood in the comedy cable, who was also on set in a blue T-shirt and dark jeans.



The Lord of the Rings star portrays troubled Ryan, a depressed man who holds conversations with his neighbour’s human-like dog, played by Jason.

In character: The Australian actor was covered in fur head-to-toe for his role as the epynomous dog Wilfred on the comedy



Happy family: Jason's Spanish model wife Alejandra Varelain joined him in between filming and was dressed for the sunny beach weather in a black singlet and mini denim shorts Not only does Jason play the hilariously entertaining character, but he is the creator of the show, having introduced the show’s concept to Australian screens in 2002.

After the production won Best Comedy and the People’s Choice Awards at Australian short film festival tropfest later that year, Wilfred was screened internationally at the Sundance Film Festival in 2003.

In 2010, the Australian format of the show was sold to US network FX, and it was soon after that Elijah Wood was cast to star alongside Jason.

Woof: It was a real case of puppy love between father and son as little Xano peered into the eyes of his daddy dressed in a furry onesie There we go: The couple helped their 10-month-old son put on his red and blue flannel shirt

The network confirmed last October that the comedy had been renewed for a fourth and final season since its 2011 premiere.

The show broke records for FX when it scored the most-watched comedy premiere with 2.6 million viewers.

Sources told Variety that FX head John Landgraf wanted to give the Wilfred creative team a chance to tie up loose ends on the show and offer viewers closure.

Wilred has frequently shot outdoor scenes around the beach in Venice, California and its recurring cast includes Chris Klein, Dwight Yoakam and Mary Steenburgen. Also on set: Actor Elijah Wood who plays Ryan on the comedy cable was also filming scenes on the beach, looking very amused by a small tennis ball Cool and casual: The star well known for his work on Lord Of The Rings wore a tight blue T-shirt and dark jeans as he strolled through the sand in a pair of charcoal coloured Converse style runners













