We have a winner. Here’s who won the cutest dog in Columbus

The competition was fierce, but the baby of the bunch, Pickles was the clear winner. While the other finalists were stars in their own rite, it was Pickles that won the Columbus vote.

With 62% of the votes, this cutie knows how to mug for the camera. Here’s how we won Columbus’ hearts, with a special cameo by his best friend, Dash.

Pickles, CEO of chaos

Pickles is the future star of his very own children’s adventure book and it’s mostly thanks to his winning personality and clear leadership skills.

According to Pickles’ human, Misty Wright, he is a “tiny tornado of personality stuffed into a dachshund’s long little body.” Is naturally brave-hearted and apparently has a stubborn streak that contributes to him being such a leader among dogs.

He knows exactly what he wants, whether it is a treat, a nap or just a warm sunbeam to enjoy, and he runs his house.

Pickles, chief best friend

When he is not “curled up like a cinnamon roll” he is spending time with his best friend, Dash. Even though they are pups of a different size, he admits he is the brains of the operation. They are, admits owner Wright, a package deal and likens them “peanut butter and jelly, only louder.”

Pickles wear many hats

He is a major escape artist and once managed to wiggle out of his harness, mid-walk, to chase a butterfly. The tables quickly turned with the butterfly started chasing him.

He is a notorious sock-thief, and no pair is safe from his hoarding. He is a collector, not a destroyer, and most of the socks just wind up as part of his secret stash under the couch.

He is the king of naps, but has a few reliable spots that he favors. He loves the aforementioned sunny spot, his human’s lap, of course, the back of the couch and anywhere that is off-limits.

Misty Wright is so proud of her good dog and confesses he may have gotten some extra treats as a reward. She’s thrilled she can share his charm with everyone.

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