World’s Ugliest Dog Crowned At Bay Area County Fair

Some are born unsightly, others attain ugliness, and some have actually ugliness thrust upon them. In the case of Scooter, crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog Friday, it appears to have been the previous, in addition to his “originality and appeal” that won over the judges at the yearly contest.

The competitors, kept in Petaluma as part of the Sonoma-Marin Fair, promotes dog adoption and showcases remarkable dogs that have actually defied misfortune – when it comes to Scooter, who has actually warped hind legs, a narrow escape from being euthanized.

And naturally, there’s the seven-year-old Chinese Crested’s, er, absence of visual appeal, what with his lolling tongue, sporadic hair and ratlike tail.

Despite everything, the dog has not just endured however dominated, winning the hearts of the judges and the leading reward of $1500 and a prize.

“I am overjoyed and extremely happy that Scooter has actually been crowned the winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest,” said Scooter’s owner, Linda Elmquist, in a declaration. “Despite the obstacles he has actually confronted with his warped hind legs, Scooter has actually defied all chances and revealed us the real significance of strength and decision.”

Shortly after he was born, Scooter’s breeder brought him to an animal control center in Tucson, Arizona with the objective of having him euthanized, contest organizers said. But Scooter lived to inform (or a minimum of wag) the tail and has the ability to walk with the help of a cart.

“This special occasion enables us to commemorate the remarkable strength and charm discovered within these unique dogs. Each participant has an impressive story to inform, and they act as a testimony to the power of love, empathy, and the indomitable spirit of these extraordinary animals,” said Tawny Tesconi, CEO of the Sonoma-Marin Fair.