World’s Ugliest Dog crowned
A 17-year-old dog called Mr Happy Face has been dubbed the world’s ugliest dog.
The Chihuahua-Chinese crested mix has an evil scientist look to it with a long tongue hanging out and boofy white hair.
The event was held on June 25, with dog owners from around the US coming together to see whether or not their pet will win the title of the world’s ugliest dog.
Mr Happy Face, who was adopted by musician Jeneda Benally in August 2021, was told by the shelter that he only had a few weeks left to live due to being neglected and the tumours he had.
She said that Mr Happy Face “chose her” when she found out another dog she wanted had already been adopted.
“I saw a creature who was indeed old, needed a second chance and deserved to be loved,” she said.
“He came from a hoarder’s house where the conditions were deplorable. He was a survivor of abuse and neglect.
“When I first met him, he was the happiest creature that I had ever met. He hobbled up to me and chose me.
“I vowed that day, he would be so loved that he would never remember how awful his previous life had been.
“Love, kindness and mommy kisses have helped him defy the anticipated short life that we all expected him to have with our family.
“I don’t feel like I have the world’s ugliest dog, I feel like I’ve got the world’s most-loved dog who is bringing happiness to everybody.”
Jeneda won a total of $US1500 ($A2170) after Mr Happy Face won the competition.
Image: Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds Event Center