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Uggie proves that every dog has his day
Updated Oct. 10, 2012, 7:15 p.m. ET

Uggie, the adorable Jack Russell terrier from the Academy Award-winning film 'The Artist,' has a new autobiography out, as barked to an author, titled 'Uggie - My Story.'
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When it comes to reading materials, Uggie likes to sink his teeth into a good book. His.
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Uggie presents his book to owner/trainer Omar von Muller.
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Von Muller and Uggie snuggle up on a couch in their home.
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Uggie gives von Muller some loving.
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'Uggie - My Story' (Gallery Books, Oct. 16) was "barked to" author Wendy Holden.
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Uggie walks by a movie poster for 'The Artist' that also features his picture.
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Jean Dujardin and Uggie in a scene from the motion picture 'The Artist.' Uggie's character was known only as "the dog."
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Dujardin faced the unenviable task of sharing the screen with the scene-stealing pooch.
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Dujardin holds Uggie after 'The Artist' won best picture at the 2012 Academy Awards. Dujardin is holding the best-actor Oscar that he won for his role in the film.
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Dujardin gets a congratulatory kiss from Uggie backstage at the Academy Awards.
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Director Michel Hazanavicius, his wife, Berenice Bejo, and Uggie pose in the photo room at the Academy Awards. Hazanavicius won the director's Oscar for 'The Artist.'
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Lucky dog! Uggie gives Reese Witherspoon a kiss on the lips.
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Uggie visits the Empire State Building with trainer Omar von Muller during a promotional tour for 'The Artist.'
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Uggie poses in the press room at the Golden Globe Awards, where 'The Artist' took home several trophies.
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Uggie attends the Bloomberg Vanity Fair White House Correspondents' Association dinner afterparty in Washington, D.C,.in April 2012.
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Uggie yawns as he sits in front of Jean Dujardin at a ceremony honoring the cast and crew of 'The Artist' with the 'Made In Hollywood'Ā honor in January.
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Play ball! In July Uggie delivered the ceremonial first pitch before the San Diego Padres game against the Houston Astros.
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As befits a dog of his stature, Uggie was honored with a paw print ceremony outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on June 25. The ceremony marked Uggie's retirement from acting.
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