"The Artist" dog Uggie puts paws in cement
- 12 years ago
Uggie - the star dog of the Oscar-winning film "The Artist" - officially retired from showbiz on Monday (June 25), but went out with a bang. The talented pup put his paws in cement at the historic Grauman's Chinese Theatre - planting him next to the hand prints of Hollywood's royalty and making him the first dog to leave a lasting mark at the theater.
His trainer, Omar Von Muller, was honored by the recognition.
SOUNDBITE: Omar Von Muller, Uggie's trainer, saying (English):
"This has been a rush. This has been incredible. All the success in Uggie, everybody says that I'm a great trainer, I think he's just a great dog."
After placing his paws in cement, Uggie posed for pictures - getting a little help from his celebrity pooch friends, the current Lassie and Rin Tin Tin.
It was also declared "Uggie Day" in Hollywood in honor of the celebration.
Bob Mezan, Reuters.
His trainer, Omar Von Muller, was honored by the recognition.
SOUNDBITE: Omar Von Muller, Uggie's trainer, saying (English):
"This has been a rush. This has been incredible. All the success in Uggie, everybody says that I'm a great trainer, I think he's just a great dog."
After placing his paws in cement, Uggie posed for pictures - getting a little help from his celebrity pooch friends, the current Lassie and Rin Tin Tin.
It was also declared "Uggie Day" in Hollywood in honor of the celebration.
Bob Mezan, Reuters.