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Thursday, July 2, 2009

2009 Annual Ugly Dogs Contest

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The World's Ugliest Dog competition, now in its 21st year, is held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair and attracts contestants like Elwood, a Chinese crested and chihuahua mix, above.
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The contest attracts canines from all over the country. This year's show featured 15 participants.
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Poppy, a contestant in the 2007 competition, was rescued from a puppy mill.
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Pabst, a boxer mix, took top honors in this year's competition.
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Gus, a one-eyed, three-legged Chinese crested, takes a victory lap after winning in 2008.

Eye of the Beholder
Gus, a one-eyed, three-legged Chinese crested, takes a victory lap after winning in 2008.

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Miss Ellie, a blind 15-year-old Chinese crested, took top honors in the 2009 pedigree category, which is restricted to purebreds.

You Talkin' to Me?
Miss Ellie, a blind 15-year-old Chinese crested, took top honors in the 2009 pedigree category, which is restricted to purebreds.

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Pee Wee Martini, a Japanese crested, poses with his owner, Kristin Maszkiewicz.

Closeup
Pee Wee Martini, a Japanese crested, poses with his owner, Kristin Maszkiewicz.

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Rascal, left, checks out Pee Wee Martini at the 2007 contest.

Face to Face
Rascal, left, checks out Pee Wee Martini at the 2007 contest.

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Archie is a Chinese crested. The breed traditionally does well in the competition.

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Archie is a Chinese crested. The breed traditionally does well in the competition.

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