Varian Ang- Every dog as its day - even ugly ones

GUS the dog has three legs, one eye and no hair, except for a white tuft on the top of its head and its a real winner.The pedigree Chinese crested won the World's Ugliest Dog contest on saturday at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in northern California. Its owner, Ms Jeanenne Teed, had brought GUS all the way from Florida to compete fot the dubious distinction.After the excitement of the moment, Ms Teed said of her dog's reaction: "well, i think right now, it is ready for a nap" The Chinese crested breed is a popular choice in this annual contest with last years's champ, Elwood, a chinese crested and chihuahua mix. Gus' owner won US$500 and will be flown to New York to appear on CBS This Morning, with the event to be aired on the Animal Planet network in October.


Personal view: Even though people area willing to pay a higher price for a pure breed or a nicely coated dog, there are still people who are willing to breed a ugly looking one. Dog lovers has dedicated their time even to look after ugly looking dogs. From looking at the dedications this people would provide for the dog, it shows me that we can do something as long as we want to and has the heart to do it.