Deformed mutt is crowned World's Ugliest Dog

PETALUMA, California (AP) — A 10-year-old mutt named Quasi Modo, whose spinal birth defects left him a bit hunchbacked, is the winner of this year's World's Ugliest Dog contest.

The pit bull-Dutch shepherd mix and his owner took the $1,500 prize Friday night, besting 25 other dogs competing in the contest that applauds imperfection, organizers said.

Quasi Modo was abandoned at an animal shelter before being adopted by a veterinarian in Loxahatchee, Florida, according to his biography posted on the contest's website.

"My appearance can be a little unsettling to some (I have had grown men jump on top of their cars to get away from me because they thought I was a hyena or Tasmanian devil) but once they get to know me I win them over with my bubbly personality," his biography said.

Two Chinese crested and Chihuahua mixes named Sweepee Rambo and Frodo took the second- and third-place prizes, respectively.

An 8-year-old Chihuahua named Precious received the "spirit award," honoring a dog and owner who have overcome obstacles and/or are providing service to the community. Precious, who is blind in one eye, is trained to monitor smells related to low blood sugar levels and alert her owner, a disabled veteran, of the problem, her biography said.

The contest, held at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma, California, is in its 27th year.

The dogs are scored by a three-judge panel in several categories, including special or unusual attributes, personality and natural ugliness.

-- (c) Associated Press 2015-06-27

Looks better than a lot of soi dogs I've seen.

California sort of explains all really

Yeah, I could have submitted one and won paws down.

Anyway, I'm glad we got this settled so now I can finally get some sleep.

My ex is going to be pissed...taking second place.

Edited June 27, 201511 yr by slipperylobster

"World's"?

Just like "World Series".

I had to have a snigger at the Tasmanian devil comment.....I have to admit, Qasi Modo does look a bit like the cartoon version of said animal, but not really like the real thing.

Try visiting the home for Bangkok's discarded dogs and cats. Its a literal house of horrors. The ugliest dog in the world wouldn't even rate a space in that particular haven for unfortunates.

Despite the excellent work the the staff do at that shelter, there are a number of animals who have a very poor quality of life.

A friend took me along on my birthday, as a way to make merit and give a donation, I fed every animal there. It was truly heart breaking.

Well he lucky not to live in China , both Korea's , Laos , Isaan & northern Thailand.

You should have seen what left my

Neighbor's room this morning...Quasi

Modo much cuter!!

You should have seen what left my

Neighbor's room this morning...Quasi

Modo much cuter!!

Which one..QM original ("The bells, the bells") or the dog?

I used to live in Petaluma and I think I was 'blessed' to attend the 2007 fair where, I think the most ugly dog was crowned....

Not too ugly to eat though.