Things got ugly recently in Petaluma, Calif.
Some of the world's most hideous pooches gathered in a fight to be named "World's Ugliest Dog." Chihuahuas and Chinese Cresteds have dominated the competition over the past few years (it's not hard to see why), but this year a newcomer took home top honors.
Walle, a 4-year-old, duck-footed mutt beat out 29 other dogs to earn the crown.
"People come up to me and say that dog is not right," Walle's owner, Tammie Barbee, told the Associated Press, "but I love him."
Images From The World's Ugliest Dog Contest Slideshow
Sophie, a Chihuahua mix
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Reggie, a Peruvian mix
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Scamp, a terrier mix
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Mayzie Brown, a Pomeranian
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Roman, a Mexican hairless
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Cyndy Loo, a Chinese Crested
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A pair of Chinese Cresteds
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Penny, a Pug
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Ellie Mae, a Chinese Crested
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Josie, a Chinese Crested
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Josie and her owner, Linda Elmquist
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Grovie, a pug
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Icky, a Chinese Crested
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Icky and his owner, Jon Adler
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Isaboo, a mutt
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Rascal, a Chinese Crested
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Boolah, a Chinese Crested terrier
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Walle, a basset beagle mix
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Walle
The four-year-old mutt is photographed leaving a taping of the 'Today Show.'
Walle
Sometimes it pays to be ugly. Walle and his owner, Tammie Barbee, walked (er, waddled) away with a $1,500 prize for winning the competition.
