The 22nd annual competition of aesthetically challenged canines at the Sonoma-Marin Fair has come to a conclusion with the crowning of Princess Abby, a Chihuahua whose deformities are probably the result of faulty breeding.
Judge and veterinarian Karen Halligan said, “She’s a poster child for spaying and neutering your dog. A lot of these dogs are going down.”
But what may be ugly to some is engaging to another. Her owner Kathleen Francis from Clearlake adopted Abby five months ago just as she was about to be euthanized because of her physical appearance.
“I saw her and she saw me and that was it,” she said. "I don't think she's ugly at all. I think she's the most beautiful dog."
Twenty two dogs competed for the honor of being the World’s Ugliest Dog, many rescued from shelters where they had been abandoned because of cosmetic reasons, even though they were loving and healthy dogs.
Dog contestants must undergo a veterinary check before the competition after concern when Gus, a Chinese Crested with severe health problems won two years ago.
Chinese Cresteds had a lock on winning until last year when Pabst, a sweet Boxer mix with a serious underbite took the honors.
The annual Sonoma-Marin Fair World’s Ugliest Dog contest attracts international attention and raises money for dog charities.
UPDATE. Some of the commenters have said that they didn't think she was ugly. I chose not to post a picture showing Abby's genetic deformities. This is why.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder !!! What a happy ending for this little gal.
Posted by: hudson and mary jo | June 26, 2010 at 01:13 PM
If we can't count on Chinese Cresteds to win this competition anymore, what can we count on?
Posted by: Dennis the Vizsla | June 26, 2010 at 04:01 PM
dogs should not be put down because they're ugly..only if they do it to ugly people first.
Posted by: jackie | June 26, 2010 at 05:07 PM
a strong case for spaying and neutering.
Posted by: the 4Bs | June 26, 2010 at 06:35 PM
I agree with Jerry's comment. No dog thinks he's ugly. And how can you not love a dog, if there is a huge connection between you, even if others think he's ugly? Love conquers ugliness!
Posted by: Marion | June 27, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Abby is beautiful in my eyes too! Thank goodness she was rescued.
Posted by: Jimmy | June 27, 2010 at 08:17 AM
This dog is not so ugly. But this competition are great to win with most ugliest dog.Seo Reseller
Posted by: SEO Reseller | June 27, 2010 at 08:47 PM
This year's dog isn't even ugly! I call shenanigans.
Posted by: pam | June 28, 2010 at 03:17 PM
Maybe I'm not getting a good view, but Princess Abby doesn't look all that ugly to me. She's kind of cute. What gives?
Posted by: cube | June 28, 2010 at 05:45 PM
Where do they get off calling this dog ugly?
Posted by: cube | June 29, 2010 at 09:34 AM
Have to say I agree with some of the other commenters - she doesn't seem all that "ugly" to me... :)
Posted by: Tammy | June 29, 2010 at 09:45 AM
It's not all 'faulty breeding'. Some of these people are breeding dogs on purpose to be as hideous as possible specifically for these contests. It's sick.
Posted by: Pai | July 07, 2010 at 12:15 AM
i know her in real life
Posted by: kaytlin | July 11, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Princess Abby is my friends grandmas dog........ YOU ROCK ABBY!!!!!!!!
Posted by: sarah | July 11, 2010 at 10:30 AM
I LOVE YOU ABBY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: sarah | July 11, 2010 at 10:36 AM
the worlds ugliest dog is kinda cute
Posted by: hannah&kayte | July 11, 2010 at 01:56 PM
Kathleen,the owner of Abby,is my grandma
Posted by: Nikki | July 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM
price is price whatever it is.it makes you famous
Posted by: signs | July 14, 2010 at 04:21 AM
What a touching story of a dog and its owner. =(
Posted by: Beauty Software | July 24, 2010 at 09:35 AM
Is that what you call ugly dog? She's cute!!!
Posted by: Invest in Cambridge | July 24, 2010 at 03:54 PM
Nice...I like this article..It really helps me allot,Because i am a dog lover too.Thanks for sharing this..And thanks for the post too.
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Posted by: kimberly11 | July 29, 2010 at 12:26 AM
That dog might be lucky to win the competition even if its not that ugly.
Posted by: Christopher Jennings | July 29, 2010 at 09:16 PM
World’s Ugliest Dog—2010” she's happy while the people crowd for his dog while shouting UGLY
Posted by: Locations for Business | August 16, 2010 at 03:35 AM
No problem baby.We love you.We are awarding you the title "World cutest dog"
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Hi
No dog thinks he's ugly. And how can you not love a dog, if there is a huge connection between you, even if others think he's ugly? Love conquers ugliness!
Thanks for Sharing..........
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Hi
It really helps me allot,Because i am a dog lover too.Princess Abby is my friends grandmas dog.“I saw her and she saw me and that was it,” she said. "I don't think she's ugly at all. I think she's the most beautiful dog.".....
Thanks for Sharing.....
Posted by: stevenage developments | October 25, 2010 at 12:15 AM
We're really dog lovers, coz even the ugliest dog is being loved by the pet owner.Dog is the man's best friend.
Posted by: dog shop | March 11, 2011 at 05:39 AM
Each dog is the most beautiful for its master, and favorite
Posted by: Irina | September 03, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There's no such thing as ugly. But this event is fun.
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