
To celebrate the launch of the new YouTube channel for TiVo customers (198), and with a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen called Jilly crowned Best in Show at Crufts, Virgin Media has named Mishka, the Talking Husky Dog, who has declared I Love You over 82 million times as Best in Show at its alternative Crufts awards.
Based upon Crufts tried and tested categories, such as the Flyball team racing event and Heelwork to Music competitions, the inaugural Oscar - Here Boy! awards are based upon a combination of judges' scores and online views.
Nick Forward, editor in chief of digital entertainment at Virgin Media added: With our awards, we wanted to bring the world's greatest dog show into the age of the internet viral video hit. With web phenomena like LOL Cats and Ninja Cats creating huge online buzz over the last 12 months, we want to give dog lovers a chance to redress the balance of the online battle of cats vs. dogs.
Having pawed through hours of the finest viral funnies, we are pleased to crown Mishka the talking Husky as Best In Show 2013. From the ancient poets to modern day film makers and now YouTube, Mishka has proved that love is the greatest artistic subject matter of all time.
The 2013 Oscar - Here Boy! Winners and Runners-up:
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Dog Agility
While Crufts will be searching for a canine as limber and nimble as a prima ballerina, Virgin Media's judging panel preferred to celebrate enthusiasm in movement (ahem), with Loca the bouncing, flouncing Pug taking first place.
Winner: Loca - the pug that can't run - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2RJN9a_jdM - 3,684,132 views
Runner-up position was awarded to the Golden Retriever parent and puppy team. The heart-warming clip shows pedigree step-handling skills being passed down from generation to generation.
Runner-up: Dog teaches puppy how to go downstairs - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDKDC_IUnOA - 3,117,417 views
2. Obedience Competition
With epic will power, astonishing attentiveness to his master's voice and over 132 million hits, the Ultimate Dog Tease strolled into winning position.
Winner: Ultimate Dog Tease - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw&feature=youtu.be - 132,244,307 views
Runner-up prize was handed to wonderful Watson the Shar Pei, who dutifully stands on guard whilst his toddler owner does a quick assessment of a nearby puddle.
Runner-up: Best Friends - a kid, a dog and a puddle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN-MjUC4f9k - 5,695,070 views
3. Flyball
When considering the Flyball category, it was vital to search for pooches with speed and tenacity even if that does involve chasing hordes of deer around Richmond Park. There could only be one winner. We present to you, Fenton, who would surely lead any internet dog race team.
Winner: Jesus Christ in Richmond Park (Fenton) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GRSbr0EYYU - 8,246,790 views
Runner-up goes to a particularly worthy contender, the much loved Labrador Bizkit a dog so dedicated to training he even runs in his sleep. Just turn him over and watch him go!
Runner-up: Bizkit the Sleep Walking Dog - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2BgjH_CtIA&feature=youtu.be - 30,137,893 views
4. Heelwork To Music
With competition as fierce as a peevish Pitbull, the Heelwork to Music category was a tough call. But there could only be one winner: Britains Got Talent's Pudsey the dancing dog. Dance Pudsey, dance!
Winner: Ashleigh and Pudsey - Britains Got Talent 2012 audition - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv_gOBi8Wpk - 13,034,998 views
Runner-up: Salsa star Stuart the Chihuahua boogied into second place. With some of the lowest viewing numbers in his category making him a true underdog, Stuart's poise and finesse was enough to win over the Virgin Media Judging panel.
Stuart the Salsa Dancing Dog - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgxKMUwfO9s - 2,630,208 views
5. Best in Show
The biggest prize of them all, the Best in Show prize truly tugged at Judge's heartstring involved looking at a dog's lovability factor. And who could deny first place to a canine that actually proclaims their love to you? We give you our winner, marvelous Mishka the talking Husky.
Winner: Husky Dog Talking - I love you - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXo3NFqkaRM&feature=youtu.be - 82,171,560 views
Second place awarded to another brilliant Husky, whose singing appears to bring calm and comfort to a crying baby, proving that dogs can be man and babies best friends. Too cute.
Runner-up: Dog sings while the baby cries - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYVVCRqTz1Q - 17,621,563 views
All clips are viewable via the brand new Virgin Media Youtube channel (198)
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