Everyone loves Uggie, the sweet little Jack Russell in The Artist. He’s a great dog. I was entirely charmed by him in the movie. On the other hand, I have known some terrific Jack Russell dogs in person and a few others that were…..not so great. Terriers can be tough to own. They are famously “game” and ready to go after things. My brother once had to fish his Jack off a pool cover with a pool net before a raccoon drowned it at two in the morning. A Jack won’t back off.
In any case, a movie that features a dog as sweet and friendly as Uggie deserves an Oscar. I couldn’t take my eyes off the little dog, and I’m certain others felt the same way. I remember as a boy wondering why my dog couldn’t behave like Lassie. I’m sure kids today hope for a dog like Uggie. Go see the movie if you haven’t already. It’s well worth it.
Jack Russell Terrier
