The Artist dog Uggie puts paws in cement

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The Artist dog Uggie puts paws in cement

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Uggie retires from show business, but first gets his paw prints immortalized in cement in Hollywood.

26 June,2012 08:01 am

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 Graumans Chinese Theatre - planting him next to the hand prints of Hollywoods 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.This has been a rush. This has been incredible. All the success in Uggie, everybody says that Im a great trainer, I think hes just a great dog, Muller said.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.