PETALUMA, Calif., June 23, 2007

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

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(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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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.


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by erasmus6 June 23, 2007 1:40 AM PDT
He may be ugly but I bet he's a real sweetheart.
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by tmittelstaed June 23, 2007 4:15 AM PDT
that thar is the definition of "beaten with an ugly stick"
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by mediabrat60 June 23, 2007 8:46 AM PDT
I vote for euthanizing him.
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by mommajomma-2009 June 23, 2007 8:53 AM PDT
....looks like hillary....
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by deborahcox05 June 23, 2007 9:00 AM PDT
He's cuter then a lot of people I know!!!
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by rational_1 June 23, 2007 10:00 AM PDT
....looks like hillary....
Posted by mommajomma at 08:53 AM : Jun 23, 2007

Now that's truly low... what did that ugly little mutt ever do to you?
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by pollroller1 June 23, 2007 10:13 AM PDT
Well, I think he's cute. But then you should see what I look like.
If they ever have a contest for the world's ugliest human, I could win.
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by generey June 23, 2007 10:29 AM PDT
OK, who sent in my baby pic & where did you get it???
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by rushlimpdrug June 23, 2007 12:16 PM PDT
. . . and I was going out with this ****** tonight.
thanks a lot CBS. Now we'll have to stay in and order pizza.
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by iceman_1960 June 23, 2007 2:46 PM PDT
But will that dog hunt ?

Beauty and ugliness must be irrelevant to species that are attracted by smell and not sight. Irrelevant to the animals themselves. Their human owners seem to care.

Besides, every breed has its own standards of perfection. Beauty in a Borzoi would be deformity in a Dachsund.
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by iceman_1960 June 23, 2007 2:53 PM PDT
"Most of the competing canines were also Chinese Crested, a breed that features a mohawk, bug eyes and a long, wagging tongue."

Here's another beautiful specimen:

http://www.actwin.com/toaph/life/primitive/punk/punk03.jpg
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by agnim June 23, 2007 3:04 PM PDT
"Michael Moore is way uglier.
Posted by shutUPfreak at 02:32 PM : Jun 23, 2007"

LOL
So you noticed the resemblance also? LOL
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by feelfree1 June 23, 2007 3:45 PM PDT
What about Tony 'Poodle' Blair?
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by samthetvcat June 23, 2007 3:55 PM PDT
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 :) )
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by jolsonbear June 23, 2007 6:39 PM PDT
Don't compare this pooch to Britney Spears. He is much better looking and certainly comes from higher breeding standards!
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by toolmangler-2009 June 23, 2007 8:26 PM PDT

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....
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by samthetvcat June 23, 2007 9:20 PM PDT
"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 :)

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by annd2302 June 23, 2007 9:31 PM PDT
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.
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by shanev137 June 23, 2007 10:47 PM PDT
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.
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by randalds June 23, 2007 10:52 PM PDT
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.
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by gmond June 24, 2007 12:23 AM PDT
cute doggie.
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by samthetvcat June 24, 2007 12:58 PM PDT
"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 . . .
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by extremophil June 24, 2007 7:16 PM PDT
I've had prom dates uglier than him.
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by heyitsme_76 June 24, 2007 7:39 PM PDT
Eeewww.. Reminds me of E.T.
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by justfacts2 June 24, 2007 7:59 PM PDT
Please tell me she didn't pay money for that thing.
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by frodosmom June 24, 2007 9:09 PM PDT
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.
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by pantheist1 June 25, 2007 2:23 AM PDT
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.
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by nanaof31 June 25, 2007 6:56 AM PDT
there is no way I could sleep knowing that thing was in the house...
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by godseyesore-2009 June 25, 2007 8:58 AM PDT
My Preciousssssssssss!
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by jetlizhan June 25, 2007 9:19 AM PDT
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.
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by stacylt1 June 25, 2007 11:06 AM PDT
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!
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