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The Goodest Bois and Girls From the World's Ugliest Dog Contest

How can they be so beautiful yet so ugly at the same time?

Alexandra
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The Goodest Bois and Girls From the World's Ugliest Dog Contest

The 30th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest is literally a contest to find the ugliest pooch in the world and coin them a winner. The contest is held in California and happens every year in June. The winner receives a cash prize, a trophy, and the title of the "world's ugliest dog". 

The contest gets major press coverage and is followed by an all-day celebration of dogs, called the Dog Lovers' Festival. Dogs come from all across the United States to take part in this unusual contest and the nominees vary in all sorts of different types of pure "ugliness".  

Rascal Deux from the 2017 Contest

This loving baby was a rescue and unfortunately very hairless. But hey, he's adorable as can be. And so fierce.Rascal Deux from the 2017 ContestAP

Martha, the Sleepy Mastiff

This adorable Neapolitan mastiff was named the winner in 2017.Martha, the Sleepy MastiffAP

Himisaboo, the Chinese crested/dachshund mix

This cutie was a contestant in the 2018 contest. She's rocking a mullet-inspired hairdo but we still love herHimisaboo, the Chinese crested/dachshund mixAP

Sam, the Chinese Crested 3 Time Champion

It's understandable why this little guy took the cake 3 times. We completely understand. But we still love him anyway.Sam, the Chinese Crested 3 Time ChampionWikipedia

Peanut, a Possible Chihuahua/Shih Tzu Mix

This little dude was the winner in 2014. His eyes, although looking two different ways, give our hearts little butterfliesPeanut, a Possible Chihuahua/Shih Tzu MixAP

Prince Chuburto Jesus Kowell, a Hairless Mix

This little dude, otherwise known as Chuy, was a contestant in the 2015 show and stole a whole lot of heartsPrince Chuburto Jesus Kowell, a Hairless MixGetty Images

Josie, Chinese Crested

She was the 3rd runner up in the 2018 contest but I think she was more deserving of the crownJosie, Chinese CrestedGetty Images

Icky, Chinese Crested

This guy, with an ironic name, was a contest in 2017. Icky or not, he's still down-right adorableIcky, Chinese CrestedGetty Images

Wild Thing, a Pekinese

This 2-year-old, who bares a striking resemblance to Harry Potter's Hagrid, was a contestant in 2018Wild Thing, a PekineseAP

Rascal, Chinese Crested

Another Chinese Crested on the list, Rascal was a contestant in 2015.Rascal, Chinese CrestedGetty Images

Elwood, a Chinese Crested/Chiuahua mix

She was the winner in 2007 and went on to inspire a children's book called "Everyone Loves Elwood"Elwood, a Chinese Crested/Chiuahua mixGetty Images

Chase, a Chinese Crested/Harke mix

Chase was the third place contestant in the competition in 2017.Chase, a Chinese Crested/Harke mixGetty Images

Mouse, a Chihuahua

This little one-eyed dude captured our hearts as he was a contestant in 2012Mouse, a ChihuahuaBuzzfeed

Tee Tee, a Chinese Crested

Much like the other Chinese Crested contestants on this list, Tee Tee is so ugly that she's adorable. She was a contestant in 2018Tee Tee, a Chinese CrestedGetty Images

And Finally, Quasi Modo, a Pitbull/Dutch Shepard Mix

This adorable little dude was the winner in 2015And Finally, Quasi Modo, a Pitbull/Dutch Shepard MixJapan Times

And the Current Champion?

2018's winner is none other than Zsa Zsa herself!And the Current Champion?Los Angeles Times
Alexandra