This year I didn't even blink at the bling.

I just want that f**king dog.

Uggie, the adorable, Jack Russell Terrier actor from the movie The Artist, has thrown me right back into the I want to have a dog market. Without giving too much of the movie away, Uggie steals the show by making that silent film have a heart. He is the poster dog for best friend and confidant, and it is no surprise that he becomes the ultimate life-saver, too.

In spite of their good looks, Jack Russell Terriers are notoriously crazy dogs. My brother has one that ate all the legs off of his living room sofa. The word high-spirited would be sugar-coating it. So what makes Uggie different?

Apparently Uggie was rejected by his first two owners for being too wild and was about to be sent to a dog pound when animal trainer, Omar Von Muller adopted him. He must be the Lee Strasberg of dog method acting. (Can someone get me a meeting with Omar?)

Since then, Uggie's star has risen. There is even a campaign on Facebook to have him nominated for best supporting actor. It's called CONSIDER UGGIE and no surprise, he has a twitter account, as well.

One more endearing fact about Uggie...he snores. A dog after my own heart. Find more interesting Uggie stuff on his BBC interview right here.