Sir Winston Da Doodle talks hockey, acting and life

Sir Winston Da Doodle did an email interview with us earlier this week, which ranged on a wide variety of topics.

Dog O’Day recently got the chance to talk with one of the most famous doggos in the Las Vegas area, Sir Winston Da Doodle, an Australian Labrador who’s one of the biggest members of the Vegas Golden Knights community of hockey dogs.

He’s a big fan of sports in general, and he’s also a therapy dog, which is cool.

While it’s the offseason right now for the Knights, he’s found a variety of ways to spend the summer, including lazy days spent in the pool, instructing his little brother Sir Oliver on how to beg for scraps more effectively,  and taking up a new hobby – theater, where he’ll be playing the role of Sandy at the Super Summer Theatre in a stage production of Annie from August 23-25.

Together, especially, Sir Winston and his little brother Sir Oliver look very similar to Duke and Max from The Secret Life of Pets movies.

Dog O’Day: How did you get into the VGK scene? Had you always enjoyed hockey before they came to town?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: I have loved hockey since I was a little pup. My family loves hockey and so when the Knights came to town, we were so excited! That first season was so incredible, you couldn’t help but fall in love with the team. I made a video for the playoffs their first season in April 2018 that the Golden Knights tweeted out, and that kind of got the ball rolling to meet other fans.

After that, I decided to try my paw at social media. Now I’m on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @winstondadoodle.

Dog O’Day: What is the best part of being a therapy dog, and what does that involve?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: I love making people smile. I have visited hospitals, classrooms, nursing homes, universities and even conventions. Sometimes I do tricks and other times I just sit and get pets. One time I even had my ears braided!!!!

Dog O’Day: Now that Deke‘s here, have you given your pal Bark-Andre Furry any tips on being an older brother? You and Sir Oliver seem to get along really well.

Sir Winston Da Doodle: Bark is an awesome big brother. No tips required! That said, we both enjoy getting Sir Oliver and Deke together for playdates so we adults can chill for a bit.

Dog O’Day: Without thumbs, how do you tweet? Does your family help?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: Big keypads!

Dog O’Day: Say people from outside the state are visiting the Las Vegas area. What are some places they HAVE to see?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: I love the outdoors! Red Rock Canyon in the spring to splash
in some streams, Mount Charleston in the winter to play in the snow, and Lake Mead in the summer to cool off!

Dog O’Day: Any there any dogs (alive or historical) that you look up to, and if so, how come?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: I love Air Bud! He could do so many amazing tricks and made people smile!

Dog O’Day: If you could be another breed for a week, which would you pick and why?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: I’d want to be a search and rescue Saint Bernard. I’d love to climb in the snow and help save people.

Dog O’Day: What are some of your favorite snacks?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: Beef jerky, broiled chicken and carrots!

Dog O’Day:  Do you ever watch dog-centric events on TV (dog shows, the Incredible Dog Challenge, dog movies) on TV, and if so, what are some of your favorites?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: I love the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet!

[Editor’s note – Who doesn’t?! Be sure to check out all our coverage of Puppy Bowl XV here.]

Dog O’Day: How do you like spending your time when you aren’t adventuring?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: I love lying in the sun on a lounge chair by the pool. I jump up on one and Sir Oliver jumps on the other, and we just enjoy the day.

Dog O’Day: Do you follow any other sports?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: While the Golden Knights are my favorite NHL team, I love the Las Vegas Aviators [Triple-A baseball in the Pacific Coast League, Finn the Batdog’s team] and the Las Vegas Lights [minor league soccer in the USL] too!

Dog O’Day: How did you get the role of Sandy in the upcoming production of Annie? Do you
have a favorite version of the character (the 1982, the 1999 TV version, or the 2014)?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: A friend on Facebook saw the casting call and suggested I audition. I love all the Sandy’s. They all bring something different to the role. I hope I can live up to their legacy!

Dog O’Day: Do you have a favorite biped among your family?

Sir Winston Da Doodle: I love my whole family, but my dad trains me to do fun tricks and takes me to work with him at his at his law office, so he gets extra wags when he comes in the door!

For more Las Vegas sports coverage within the FanSided Network, see Vegas Hockey Knight and Just Blog Baby, which covers the soon-to-arrive Raiders of the NFL.

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