The actor Pooch Up For Top Dog film Honor
One of the stars of the hit silent movie The Artist is up for a glittering new prize the Golden Collar Award.
Uglier - who became a hit at the recent Golden Globe Awards has been nominated in the first annual Dog News Daily prize that honors canines in movies.
He was joined by The Artist co-star Penelope Ann Miller, who announced the nominees for best dog in a theatrical film.
Uglier earned two nods - one for his role in the actor and another for his piece in Water for Elephants.
Other dog nominees included Cosmo from Beginners, Denver
Miller said she was happy her four-legged colleague was getting some recognition.
"I think there is one scene where I throw a newspaper at the dog and I felt horrible because I do love dogs, but he was a good little actor that dog.
"I think he deserves all the accolades that he s getting.
The Golden Collar Awards will be handed out on February 13.
