And The World's Ugliest Dog Is ...

Elwood, A Chinese Crested-Chihuahua Mix, Is Crowned World's Ugliest Dog

(AP)  Elwood, a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix, was crowned the world's ugliest dog, a distinction that delighted the mutt's owners.

Elwood, dark colored and hairless — save for a mohawk-like puff of white fur on his head — is often referred to as “Yoda,” or “ET,” for his resemblance to those famous science fiction characters.

“I think he's the cutest thing that ever lived,” said Elwood's owner, Karen Quigley, a resident of Sewell, New Jersey.

Quigley brought Elwood out to compete for the second year at the annual ugly dog contest at the Marin-Sonoma County Fair on Friday. Elwood placed second last year.

Most of the competing canines were also Chinese Crested, a breed that features a mohawk, bug eyes and a long, wagging tongue.

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Photos: World's Ugliest Dog Contest

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Quigley said she rescued Elwood two years ago. “The breeder was going to euthanize him because she thought he was too ugly to sell,” said Quigley.

“So ha ha, now Elwood's all over the Internet and people love him and adore him.”

Beyond the regal title of ugliest dog, Elwood also earned a $1,000 reward for his owner.

[stacylt1]

I have been following Elwood since last year when he won second place and have his previous picture at my desk to the dismay of some of my former coworkers. (One in particular called him a monster and requested that I take it down, hee hee) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I say! You gotta love that face, he is too cute. Reign on Elwood!

[jetlizhan]

does this dog have a piercing on the right (his right) side of his face? bless his heart - i love all dogs, especially mine, but i have to admit that's a pitiful looking pooch. but if he were mine, i'd love him too.

[godseyesore-2009]

My Preciousssssssssss!

[nanaof31]

there is no way I could sleep knowing that thing was in the house...

[pantheist1]

He is adorable! There are no ugly dogs or ugly cats. Ugly is a state of mind and animals are incapable of ugliness. Sadly, humans are often quite capable of ugliness.

[frodosmom]

I think that "Elwood" is absolutely adorable!! I'll bet that he has a very sweet personality, too!! Congratulations to Karen on her ownership of "Elwood". I wish you and Elwood many happy and loving years together.

[justfacts2]

Please tell me she didn't pay money for that thing.

[heyitsme_76]

Eeewww.. Reminds me of E.T.

[extremophil]

I've had prom dates uglier than him.

[samthetvcat]

"Elwood placed second last year"

omg I just saw a video of him on CNN and he had a humongous stream of drool coming out the other side of his mouth - lol. I wonder who beat him last year . . .

[gmond]

cute doggie.

[randalds]

There is no such thing as a truly ugly dog, only ugly people. All dogs are beautiful in their own way, the same can't be said for some people. Conclusion, all dogs are better then most people and are therefore a superior life form. Just ask my dogs, they'll tell you.

[shanev137]

nice dry tongue...looks like it's going to rot and fall off soon. maybe that steady stream of snot running out it's nose will help it out.

[annd2302]

The old saying, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". What more can be said. This is one ugly animal%u2026%u2026%u2026%u2026%u2026sorry. However there is always that one fact, this ugly *** has a mother somewher.

[samthetvcat]

"Don't compare this pooch to Britney Spears. He is much better looking and certainly comes from higher breeding standards!"
Posted by Jolsonbear at 06:39 PM : Jun 23, 2007

He's got more hair on his head that's for sure - lol

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"Quigley said she rescued Elwood two years ago. %u201CThe breeder was going to euthanize him because she thought he was too ugly to sell,%u201D said Quigley.

%u201CSo ha ha, now Elwood's all over the Internet and people love him and adore him.%u201D"

That's so cute :)

[toolmangler-2009]

But will that dog hunt ?

Posted by Iceman_1960 at 02:46 PM : Jun 23, 2007


It doesn't matter, just run him through the woods and shoot whatever comes out....

[jolsonbear]

Don't compare this pooch to Britney Spears. He is much better looking and certainly comes from higher breeding standards!

[samthetvcat]

Awww, he's no worse looking than Britney after a rough night of drinkin' . . .

(PS Did anybody else scream when they saw his photo? lol - so 'ugly' he's cute :) )

[feelfree1]

What about Tony 'Poodle' Blair?

[agnim]

"Michael Moore is way uglier.
Posted by shutUPfreak at 02:32 PM : Jun 23, 2007"

LOL
So you noticed the resemblance also? LOL