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The new Lassie? Million-dollar mutt wins 'Britain's Got Talent'

"Britain's Got Talent," the show that made Susan Boyle a household name in 2009, just crowned its newest winner and presumed future superstar: Pudsey, the pooch.That's right! The talent competition went to the dogs -- or rather, one dancing dog and his trusty human sidekick, Ashleigh Butler, on Saturday night.Over the course of the competition, Pudsey won over many loyal supporters on the show, in

"Britain's Got Talent," the show that made Susan Boyle a household name in 2009, just crowned its newest winner and presumed future superstar: Pudsey, the pooch.

That's right! The talent competition went to the dogs -- or rather, one dancing dog and his trusty human sidekick, Ashleigh Butler, on Saturday night.

Over the course of the competition, Pudsey won over many loyal supporters on the show, including tough-talking panelist Simon Cowell, who praised the pup again and again.

"This is what this show is all about," Cowell said of the furry winner.

So, what's next for the Pudsey and his pal? There's no shortage of opportunities.

The pair danced away with just over $800,000 in prize money, and TMZ reports that sponsorship deals are already coming in that could leave Pudsey poised to make millions. As for Butler, she hopes to turn her dog into "the new Lassie." Until then, she just plans to pamper him.

"I will be using the prize money to buy Pudsey a new diamante encrusted collar," she said in an interview posted to the ITV "Got Talent" site. "He loves his bling. I’ll also be treating him to lots of expensive steak!"

See Pudsey and Butler in action in their winning performance from the "Britain's Got Talent" finals: 

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