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Elwood, a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix, was crowned the world's ugliest dog, a distinction that delighted the New Jersey mutt's owner.
Elwood, hairless — save for a mohawklike puff of white fur on his head — is often referred to as "Yoda" or "E.T.," 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, of Sewell, N.J.
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.
Quigley said she rescued Elwood two years ago. "The breeder was going to euthanize him because she thought he was too ugly to sell," Quigley said.
"So ha ha, now Elwood's all over the Internet and people love him and adore him."
Elwood earned a $1,000 award for his owner.
Elwood, a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix, was crowned the world's ugliest dog, a distinction that delighted the New Jersey mutt's owner.
Elwood, hairless — save for a mohawklike puff of white fur on his head — is often referred to as "Yoda" or "E.T.," 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, of Sewell, N.J.
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.
Quigley said she rescued Elwood two years ago. "The breeder was going to euthanize him because she thought he was too ugly to sell," Quigley said.
"So ha ha, now Elwood's all over the Internet and people love him and adore him."
Elwood earned a $1,000 award for his owner.
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