I just had a ruff night! Pure-bred Miss Ellie wins title of World's Ugliest Pedigree Dog

 

By Amy Oliver

Last updated at 10:09 PM on 27th June 2009

 

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There was shampoo, backcombing and enough diva antics to scare the steeliest of postmen but as beauty pageants go not every canine would have been quite so happy to participate.

But for those who did take part in the World's Ugliest Dog Competition at Sonoma-Marin Fair in California it was a question of ugly being the new beautiful.

In the dog-eat-dog, claw-biting contest a truly 'unique' looking creature beat off other hideous hounds to claim the crown for being the world's ugliest pedigree dog.

 

 

Ugly mutt: Miss Ellie competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest

 

 

Ready for my close-up: Miss Ellie, officially the world's ugliest pedigree dog

 

 

 

Miss Ellie, a pure breed Chinese crested hairless from Tennessee, is reported to be around 15 years old, has only a couple of back teeth, cataracts in both her eyes, several moles and pimples and limited hair - with such credentials the other mutts surely could not have stood a chance.

And like every good beauty queen Miss Ellie also had a heartfelt message for her adoring fans. According to her owner come spokesperson, Dawn Goehring, Miss Ellie really hopes to be a 'spokesmodel for rescue dogs of the 'not so cute' kind''.

'Her dream is to travel around to prove that ugly is just a word, and says nothing about how wonderful she is,' she said.

 

Triumph: Miss Ellie's owner Dawn Goehring on hearing the news her diamond dog had won

 

Ellie has come a long way from being kept in a kennel area for much of her life with an owner that saw no purpose for her.

When she was rescued she knew no commands and was not house trained but now rules the roost among her other rescue pals and even attended her owner's wedding in rival white dress and veil.

'Miss Ellie hopes that people get the message that there are plenty of wonderful rescue dogs out there just waiting for a chance,' added her proud owner.

 

Are you looking at me? Pabst the boxer was the surprise overall winner of the competition

 

As well as winning a modeling contract from House Of Dog lucky Ellie will also pick up a cheque for $1,000, a trophy to put in her kennel and even a professional photo shoot.

 

But Miss Ellie is a positive beauty compared to the mutt who beat her to overall first place as the ugliest dog in the world – Pabst, a four-year-old boxer mix with a lopsided toothy grimace.

As well as the glory, Pabst received £1,000 in cash, a year-long modelling contract, a prize package of collars, leads, bowls and toys, and a professional photoshoot.

 

Surprise winner: Miles Egstad receives his trophy with pet dog Pabst, a boxer mix, after becoming the overall the 21st Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest

 

Owner Miles Egstad said Pabst was rescued from an animal shelter as a puppy and named after an American beer for his ‘bitter beer face’.

The dog has a 2in underbite, a large scar from a burn on his stomach and nails which grow in odd directions, according to Mr Egstad.

The annual contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair has been held since 1976.

Pabst’s victory was an upset – the first place usually goes to a Chinese crested.

didn't she play the pyramid stage at Glastonbury under the pseudonym "Lady GaGa" :laugh3:

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didn't she play the pyramid stage at Glastonbury under the pseudonym "Lady GaGa" :laugh3:

 

 

 

Lady Gaga at Glastonbury 2009

 

Her dancing, bizarre mid-song banter and costumes (including a boob flamethrower!) provided at least as much entertainment as her music

 

 

^:dozey:....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

including a boob flamethrower! :lol:

The Chinese Crested Dog's gotta be the ugliest breed ever.

The Chinese Crested Dog's gotta be the ugliest breed ever.

 

Not the Lesser Spotted Ga Ga??:P

Aww, the dog's face isn't that ugly.

 

:nice:

Haha and these people are proud to be the owners of the ugliest dogs in the world ? :lol:

Haha and these people are proud to be the owners of the ugliest dogs in the world ? :lol:

ohh Perrine this is what i really was going to say :lol:

so stupid :shame:

Ha sorry to steal your words :P

Yes, some people don't know what to do with their time :dozey:

 

Congrats men your dog is the ugliest one in the world !

--> :smug:

Ha sorry to steal your words :P

Yes, some people don't know what to do with their time :dozey:

 

Congrats men your dog is the ugliest one in the world !

--> :smug:

 

Well it's an easy way to make money

THATS THE CUTEST DOG EVER!!!! :wacky:

^Uh :thinking:

Ha, that's not false, I admit you're right ;)

Okay... they're rich owners of ugly dogs :P

Ha sorry to steal your words :P

Yes, some people don't know what to do with their time :dozey:

 

Congrats men your dog is the ugliest one in the world !

--> :smug:

 

----> "thank you thank you, you don't know how i'm proud of my dog and myself :smug2:" :laugh3:

I thought the dogs were cute :P

Uh :uhoh:

 

Even the one with the hanging tongue ? :lol:

Uh :uhoh:

 

Even the one with the hanging tongue ? :lol:

 

You mean Lady Ga Ga??:rolleyes:

I still think it's cute.

I still think it's cute.

 

Lady Ga Ga??:confused:

No silly :P The other ugly dog, the one without flaming boobies.

Uh :uhoh:

 

Even the one with the hanging tongue ? :lol:

In fact I thought that one was the cutest!!!

 

:P

Awww well.... :uhoh:

I guess it's a matter of tastes :P

 

Okay Mark, let's name it Lady Ga Ga (they quite look alike IMO :lol:)

Well IMO they're both so ugly they should be forced to cover their heads up with burkhas!!

 

:P

 

No silly :P The other ugly dog, the one without flaming boobies.

Haha and these people are proud to be the owners of the ugliest dogs in the world ? :lol:

 

hahah THIS

 

i couldnt live whit a dog like that