World's Ugliest Dog Contest

The World's Ugliest Dog Contest is an annual dog show where contestants compete for the title of "World's Ugliest Dog." Gus, a one-eyed, three-legged Chinese crested dog that won the title in 2008, died of cancer in November 2008 at the age of nine.

Fast Facts

1. Held in Petaluma, California at Sonoma-Marin Fair
2. Commonly entered breeds: Chinese Crested Dog, Chihuahua, Greyhound Dog
3. Contest date: June 20, 2008
4. 2008 Winner: Gus, a Chinese crested dog with one eye and three legs
5. World's Ugliest Dog prize: $1,000 and a trophy
6. Ugliest Dog of 2008 prize: $500 and a trophy
7. Sponsors: KZST, Animal Planet
8. First year: 1988
9. 2007 winner: Elwood
10. Similar contest held yearly in Del Mar, California
11. Gus, the 2008 winner, died of cancer in November 2008, he was 9 years old¹

World's Ugliest Dog Past Winners

1. 2008: Gus, a one-eyed, three-legged Chinese crested dog
2. 2007: Elwood, a Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix
3. 2006: Archie
4. 2003-2005: Sam, a Chinese Crested
5. 2002: Rascal, a Chinese Crested and grandson of Chi Chi, who won 7 times²
6. 2000-2001: Nana

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