The World’s Ugliest Dog Competition - In Pictures
The world’s most unattractive dogs have gathered in California to battle it out for the title of World’s Ugliest Dog.
Bizarrely this is actually quite a coveted prize - and this year there was stiff competition.
The dogs showed off their cross eyes, stuck out tongues, straggly hair and wonky teeth before the judges, who eventually crowned Sweepee Rambo, a Chinese crested Chihuahua, as the world’s ugliest.
Sweepee’s bulging eyes, wacky hairdo and bow legs clinched him the title, which saw his owner awarded $1,500.
The competition proves that looks aren’t everything - all the mutts were showered with love throughout by their proud owners.
We love you just as you are, guys!
Prize-Winning Face
Sweepee Rambo poses for a picture before being crowned winner of the world’s ugliest dog contest. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Stiff Competition
A Chinese Crested dog named Rascal Deux poses on a moon-shaped prop during the 2016 World’s Ugliest Dog contest. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Proud Owner
Jason Wurtz holds his up dog Sweepee Rambo, a blind Chinese Crested chihuahua. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Stress Of The Job
A competitor naps on the red carpet in the middle of the competition. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Best Paw Forward
A Chinese Crested dog named Rascal Deux shows off his gravity-defying hairstyle. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Ugly Contestant
Yvonne Morones holds her dog Scamp, who is blessed with an overly large pair of ears and straggly fur. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Not Icky Enough
A dog named Icky pokes his tongue out during the competition, which was won by another pooch names Sweepee Rambo. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The Look Of Love
Heather Wilson of Payette, Idaho, clutches her dog Himisaboo. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Up In The Air
Yvonne Morones lifts up Scamp the dog as they compete for the title of world’s ugliest dog. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Top Dog
Jason Wurtz, holds onto his dog Sweepee Rambo, who was crowned the winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
A Dog’s Life
A dog named Rue looks out into the crowd. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Tongue Tied
Linda Elmquist of Tucson cuddles her dog Josie, who has an impressively sticky-outy tongue. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Victory
Sweepee Rambo the dog is held aloft by his owner after cruising to victory in the ugly dog contest. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Accessorising
A competitor named Icky shows off his personalised diamante collar. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Crack A Smile
A dog named Grovie shows off his best grin for the judges. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
