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'''Mr. Winkle''' is the name of a very small dog of uncertain breed whose cute and comical appearance has made it a small marketing phenomenon.
'''Mr. Winkle''' is the name of a very small dog of uncertain breed (possibly [[Bichon]]) whose cute and comical appearance has made it a small marketing phenomenon.


He was rescued as a stray by his current owner, Lara Jo Regan, a professional photographer, who has published several calendars and books featuring photos of Mr. Winkle in various costumes and poses.
He was rescued as a stray by his current owner, Lara Jo Regan, a professional photographer, who has published several calendars and books featuring photos of Mr. Winkle in various costumes and poses.

Revision as of 23:56, 8 July 2007

Mr. Winkle is the name of a very small dog of uncertain breed (possibly Bichon) whose cute and comical appearance has made it a small marketing phenomenon.

He was rescued as a stray by his current owner, Lara Jo Regan, a professional photographer, who has published several calendars and books featuring photos of Mr. Winkle in various costumes and poses.

Mr. Winkle has been the subject of many newspaper and magazine articles, and has appeared on various television shows, including an episode of Sex and the City (Sept. 1, 2002).

Bibliography

  • What is Mr. Winkle? (2001)
  • Winkle's World (2002)
  • A Winkle in Time (2003)



Mr. Winkle was also the name of the shop owner voiced by Tom Bosley in the Christmas special The Tangerine Bear starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas and narrated by Trisha Yearwood.