The World's Ugliest Dog 2012 Is Mugly the Chinese Crested

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Dogs from all over the world put on their game faces this weekend for the World's Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma, Calif. Unlike Westminster, these canines did not come fully fluffed and neatly brushed. Instead, each of the 30 contestants showed up with unique looks that were all their own. For instance, Mouse the bulbous Chihuahua was missing an eye, and Daisy the Pug's special feature was an uncontrollable tongue. There were plenty more interesting mugs, but unfortunately only one doggie could go home with the prized title from this Sonoma-Marin Fair event.

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The 2012 king of ugly-cute is Mugly, a Chinese Crested. 8-year-old Mugly came all the way from Peterborough, England to show off his unusual appearance, which included weirdly placed whiskers and an aloof gaze. His owner, Bev Nicholson, told the Associated Press that this isn't the dog's first big win. Mugly also won Britain's Ugliest Dog in 2005.

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Kelly Elizabeth Bran

Just an FYI for you people that have said nasty things about these dogs without even knowing them.......one thing I'd like to point out is that the crested, if you bothered to KNOW the breed, is a QUIET dog!! They DO NOT YAP!! They are also very loving, social dogs that love to cuddle and give hugs. They love to be with people. I have a "designer breed" dog that is 1/2 long haired chihuahua and 1/2 powder puff Chinese crested, they aren't hairless. In fact, they have gorgeous hair. My dog is SO adorable I can't take him anywhere that people don't either take pictures, ask to hold him, joke about stealing him, or all of the above. He has an AWESOME personality and he LOVES to please. He's only 4 months old and he already knows sit, speak, lay down, and give me your paw. He's even potty trained and almost house broken. If that's a "horrible" dog then I wonder why people are so willing to pay $1,000 plus for these dogs. The majority of his personality traits are the ones described by the pages I've read about the crested.

June 28 2012 at 10:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cristoba1

I'm tired of people taunting and voting for Chinese Crested dog as the most ugliest dogs in the world. These pooches always look sad and tail curled down. Why subject these pooches to such a cruelty? Do owners of these breeds embrace them with love and compassion? I wonder.

June 27 2012 at 11:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
torandersen

what you want to bet it's a yappy dog too! Ugly and Yappy, what's the most amazing about it is it's still alive!

June 25 2012 at 4:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cicorio

The ugliest dog should have been Tori Spelling. Now that is what you call very ugly. This dog is much prettier than she shall ever be.

June 25 2012 at 2:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cicorio

The ugliest dog should have been Tori Spelling. She is one ugly, ugly thing.

June 25 2012 at 2:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tojo

No....I have seen uglier......uglier but still lovable!

June 25 2012 at 10:51 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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