Meet Scooter, the world’s ugliest dog
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Chinese crested
Scooter, a Chinese crested, was crowned the world's ugliest dog at the Sonoma-Marin fair in Petaluma, California. Despite his sparse hair, ratlike tail, and backward-facing hind legs, Scooter overcame challenges to win the title. His owner Linda Elmquist, of Tucson, Arizona, smiled broadly as she held her little dog aloft.
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World's ugliest dog
The competition, held as part of the Sonoma-Marin fair in Petaluma, California, for the past 50 years, is a world-renowned event that promotes dog adoption and showcases extraordinary canines that have defied adversity – and celebrates their imperfections. Scooter won the hearts of the judges and the top prize of $1,500 and a trophy.
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Scooter's struggles
When he was just a pup, a breeder brought Scooter to animal control in Tucson to have him euthanized. He had been born with hind legs that faced backward, a condition that seemed to make it certain that he would never walk. Scooter's owner Elmquist said, "Finally Scooter is being recognized for his best qualities as he was given the title of the world’s ugliest dog."
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“I am overjoyed and incredibly proud that Scooter has been crowned the winner of the world’s ugliest dog contest,” said Elmquist. It was that determination that gave Scooter the edge over other contestants, including Prince, a chow mix with a scrunched-up face and a floppy ear, and Wild Thang, a pekingese who seemed to be more a luxurious walking wig than a pup.
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About the contest
The contest began in the 1970s when Ross Smith, a member of Petaluma’s Old Adobe Association, was looking for a way to raise money. After the pet parade had been replaced with a dog contest, Smith suggested an ugly dog contest. The idea stuck and the contest has lived on, standing in contrast to dog shows that highlight special skills or pedigree.