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Popular beagle Uno, a Westminster champion, dies at 13

Longtime dog expert David Frei says Uno died Thursday at the ranch where he lived in Austin, Texas.
Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY
Aaron Wilkerson puts Uno the Beagle in his cup after winning Best in Show at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show at Madison Square Garden February 12, 2008 in New York City. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY

Uno, the sweet, baying beagle who became perhaps the most popular show dog ever, has died. He was 13.

Longtime dog expert David Frei says Uno died Thursday at the ranch where he lived in Austin, Texas.

Uno was the first beagle to win the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, barking his way to the prized silver bowl in 2008. He was clearly the crowd favorite that night at Madison Square Garden. Fans exulted when he won, giving the 15-inch champ a rousing, standing ovation.

Uno soon was the first Westminster winner to visit the White House, with President George W. Bush and wife Laura meeting the pooch in the Rose Garden and giving him a red, white and blue collar. Uno spent years traveling the country, charming admirers wherever he wandered.

Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY
Aaron Wilkerson puts Uno the Beagle in his cup after winning Best in Show at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show at Madison Square Garden February 12, 2008 in New York City. AFP PHOTO / Timothy A. CLARY

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