The Hollywood Reporter – Oscar Dog Showdown: Who’s Cutest? (Ode to Uggie – “Water for Elephants” Queenie)

Uggie, 9 | The Artist
His barks might all be silent, but the energetic Jack Russell, seen here playing with a toy Oscar, is one of the big stars of Michel Hazanavicius‘ tribute to the days before talkies. A seasoned performer — his specialty is riding a skateboard — Uggie also appeared this year in Water for Elephants. Says trainer Omar von Muller, who rescued him when he was headed for the pound: “He was a very hyper puppy, but he’s now one of the best-trained dogs in the industry. Just look at the scene where he rescues Jean Dujardin from a burning building without missing a cue.”

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