World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

Martha, a Neapolitan Mastiff, shakes water off her head after winning this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma.

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June 24, 2017 8:27 AM PT

Dog lovers celebrated the imperfections of man’s best friend in Petaluma on Friday at the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

A Chinese Crested dog named Chase walks on stage during the 2017 World’s Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.

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Jake, a Chinese Crested, wears a diaper while being judged during The World’s Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma.

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Dane Andrew pets his Chinese Crested dog named Rascal during the 2017 World’s Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.

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Miriam Tcheng holds her Brussel Griffon Pug named Moe during the 2017 World’s Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.

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A Chinese Crested-Harke mix named Chase placed third in the World’s Ugliest Dog contest.

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Mixed breed dog ‘Icky’ and its owner Jon Adler show similar hairstyles as they pose during the 2017 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

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Josie, a Chinese Crested, waits to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

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Pet owner Shirley Zindler celebrates after her dog Martha is named the winner of the 2017 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

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