The ugliest dog competition - in pictures
A hunchbacked mutt named Quasi Modo has been crowned the world’s ugliest dog. The crossbreed, which has a shortened spine that makes it resemble a hyena, beat 26 other finalists to the award during the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California.
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Jackie Howell holds her dog Bubbers while waiting for the competition to begin during the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest 2015 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.
Photograph: Sam Wolson/Barcroft USA
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Sweepee Rambo, a Chinese Crested, is presented to judges.
Photograph: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images
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Dane Andrew holds his dog Rascal during the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest 2015.
Photograph: Sam Wolson/Barcroft USA
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Reggie is presented before judges during the competition.
Photograph: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images
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Jim Partridge holds his dog Groovy.
Photograph: Sam Wolson/Barcroft USA
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Quasi Modo is presented before the judges.
Photograph: Noah Berger/AP
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Rona Thau holds her dog Morris during the contest.
Photograph: Sam Wolson/Barcroft USA
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Pork, a 13-year-old Chihuahua, gets some unwanted attention from a rival.
Photograph: Noah Berger/AP
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A participant kisses Boolah, her dog during the contest.
Photograph: Sam Wolson/Barcroft USA
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Janine Peterson holds her dog Andre while waiting for the competition to begin.
Photograph: Sam Wolson/Barcroft USA
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A woman holds her dog during the contest.
Photograph: Sam Wolson/Barcroft USA
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Quasi Modo, this year’s winner, receives her medal.
Photograph: Sam Wolson/Barcroft USA
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