N.J. dog crowned world's ugliest

Pictured here is Elwood, who weighs in at just 6 lbs and was rescued as the result of a New Jersey SPCA investigation. Yesterday he won the title of World's ugliest dog of 2007.

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.

Beyond the regal title of ugliest dog, Elwood also earned a $1,000 reward for his owner.

Comments

[dog collar addict]

yep, he's pretty ugly. he kinda' reminds me of spike from gremlins..

[Tracy]

I feel kinda sad for him. His poor little dried tounge. I have heard that his tounge sticks out because he lacks teeth on that side. So he can't hold his tounge in. I hope he has some kind of a quality of life to enjoy himself some times.

[caylynn cash]

why did they think he is the ugliest and how did they find him ? haha he is ugly in a way and for his owner he or she might think he is pretty :):o