MsJacquiiC

Jun 23, 11:44 AM (ET)
PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) - Elwood, a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix, was crowned the world's ugliest dog Friday, a distinction that delighted the New Jersey 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. 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," 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.

Additional Pics The Winner: World's Ugliest Dog 2007 ELWOOD Click Image To Enlarge Click Image To Enlarge Click Image To Enlarge Elwood, who weighs in at just 6 lbs and was rescued as the result of a New Jersey SPCA investigation, has won the title of World's ugliest dog of 2007. Click Image To Enlarge Karen Quigley, of Seweel, N.J., holds her Chinese Crested dog "Elwood", who won the 2007 World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday, June 22, 2007, in Petaluma, Calif. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Other Contestants: World's Ugliest Dog 2007 Pee Wee Martini Pure bred Chinese Crested. Pee Wee Martini is a 2 year old Chinese Crested/Japanese Chin mix. He has an au natural mohawk, a bald body, a crooked face, a tongue that NEVER goes inside his mouth, and eyes that are way too far apart and he's just fine with that. He's a happy guy and would love to have your vote. Rascal Pure bred Chinese Crested. Rascal is Ugly Dog Royalty being from a dynasty of ugly with his Mom, Grandmother, and Grandfather all who have held the title of "The World's Ugliest Dog" each 1-8 times. Rascals Grandfather "Chi Chi" is in the Guinness Book of World Records for winning the most ugly dog contests and is still undefeated with 8 ugly dog wins not to be beaten anytime soon. Squiggy Chinese Crested and Japanese Chin. We adopted Squiggy almost a year ago at sixweeks of age. He's a rather odd mix of (hairless) Chinese Crested and Japanese Chin--of royal lineage, no doubt. He resembles a comical Dr. Seuss character, with his long neck, bug eyes and huge ears. The underbite and spikey mohawk add to his "bad boy" image, not to mention the polka dot outfit. Ellie Details not given. Her favorite thing to do is sleep!! She spends her days lounging around the house, usually finding the sunniest spot. This of course means we need to move the bed as the sun moves. She is spoiled rotten. She also takes time to visit the local senior center, where she is passed from lap to lap. We are not allowed to leave until everyone has had a turn.

MsJacquiiC

What!?!?!? No canine fans? lol

Jacquii.

JolieH

Well,
I think he's kind of cute, if it weren't for the oversized tongue. He looks healthy, some of these dogs look like they have birth defects.

MsJacquiiC

LOL - I think he's kinda cute too - even if he does look like he's spawn of satan erm....
Thing is - I have a dog (she's my best friend and I just love her love her love her) She's got an underbite that is just like really..........................atrocious erm.... prominent! At anyrate - there are some who says she is ugly - but she's the prettiest girl I know

Jacquii.

MsJacquiiC

PLUS - she gives me good sugar

KayaOtah

Well, all living things deserve a chance to be loved, I would pet him if I got the $$ and time, and ofcoz parents permission.. =D he's not as ugly, is he?