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Elwood the mutt crowned ugliest dog
2-year-old N.J. canine often referred to as 'Yoda' earns regal title, $1000
PETALUMA, Calif. - Elwood, a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix, was crowned the worlds ugliest dog Friday, a distinction that delighted the New Jersey mutts owners.
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 hes the cutest thing that ever lived, said Elwoods 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.
So ha ha, now Elwoods all over the Internet and people love him and adore him.
Beyond the regal title of ugliest dog, Elwood also earned a $1,000 reward for his owner.
