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Adorable 18-month-old Cocker Spaniel is named Britain’s cutest pub dog

<em>Rudi has been named the cutest pub dog in Britain (SWNS)</em>
Rudi has been named the cutest pub dog in Britain (SWNS)

Meet Rudi, an adorable 18-month old puppy that has just been named Britain’s cutest pub dog.

The show-type Cocker Spaniel was handed the accolade in new book Great British Pub Dogs, and was also nominated for ‘top pub dog’.

Rudi lives with owners Chris and Gillian French and their 10-year-old daughter Mia at the Mitre pub in Richmond-upon-Thames, south west London.

<em>The adorable puppy was also nominated for ‘top pub dog’ (SWNS)</em>
The adorable puppy was also nominated for ‘top pub dog’ (SWNS)
<em>Rudi was an instant hit with pub goers (SWNS)</em>
Rudi was an instant hit with pub goers (SWNS)

Chris, 40, said Rudi was an “instant hit” with locals in the posh gastropub.

He said: “He’s a great pub dog, he’s got bags of personality and gets along with everyone from children who love playing with him to our regulars.

“His tail never stops wagging – he’s the welcome committee.

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“He’s also really great with other dogs, which is good because a lot come into the pub.”

The famous pooch will even be making TV appearances after his win – but Chris says he’s trying to keep him grounded so he doesn’t become a “total diva”.

Happy pup Rudi enjoys frolicking around the pub with best friend Owain, a four-year-old black Labrador.

<em>The 18-month-old gets on with children and regulars at the pub (SWNS)</em>
The 18-month-old gets on with children and regulars at the pub (SWNS)

But Chris has been forced to ban the troublesome pup from nearby Richmond Park after he caused two deer stampedes.

The couple bought the dog as as a surprise for daughter Mia.

Chris added: “We told Mia we were going to the supermarket and came back with a puppy.

<em>Rudi resides at the Mitre pub in Richmond-upon-Thames (SWNS)</em>
Rudi resides at the Mitre pub in Richmond-upon-Thames (SWNS)

“She couldn’t believe it. It’s been great for her.

“She’s not afraid of other dogs anymore, she’s very confident and goes straight up to them in the street.

“For me he’s a companion. We started the pub two years ago and built it up from scratch.

<em>Rudi lives with owners Chris and Gillian French and their 10-year-old daughter Mia (SWNS)</em>
Rudi lives with owners Chris and Gillian French and their 10-year-old daughter Mia (SWNS)

“I spent a lot of time by myself for a long time before we hired anyone else, and during the times when you can get a bit down, you just look at his face and can’t help but cheer up.

“Every time I look at him it melts my heart, and he is as much a part of the family and the pub as any human.”

Every pub needs a Rudi.