World's ugliest dog crowned in ceremony - video
Published Jun 25 2012, 11:18 BST | By Paul Martinovic
Mugly, owned by Bev Nicholson, received the award at the 24th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest in Petaluma.
The 8-year-old rescue dog won $1,000 (£641) and a year's supply of dog cookies, as well as a VIP star at a Sheraton hotel.
Mugly beat off strong competition from 28 other contenders, including Handsome Hector, Rue, Icky, Spam-O-Rama and Mouse.
Owner Nicholson said of the award: "I couldn't speak when they announced Mugly's name. I didn't know which way to look. I was shaking as much as the dog."
She also said that the dog is no stranger to acclaim in the specialised field of canine ugliness, having been named the least attractive dog in Britain in 2005.
Watch footage of Mugly at the World's Ugliest Dog contest below:
Sorry thought this was another Katie Price thing, Carry on.
June 26th 2012 at 2:25pm
Aww That's Not Nice. Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
June 26th 2012 at 4:21am
That dog isn't even that ugly, I've seen worse around my area
June 25th 2012 at 2:01pm
Is that on 2 legs or 4 ?
June 25th 2012 at 2:45pm(+1 like)