Ugliest Dog Crowned

"Princess Abby," a 4-year-old chihuahua, strolls the red carpet after winning the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. While "Princess Abby" appears to be taking a bow, her hind legs are actually taller than her front legs. Celebrity vet Karen "Doc" Halligan says the dog's problematic back, legs and a closed-up left eye may be due to being inbred. "She's a poster child to spay and neuter your pets," she said.

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World's Ugliest Dog Contest judge Christina Moore observes "Pabst", a boxer mix, during contest competition Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. "Pabst," named the Ugliest Dog in 2009, failed to win the blue ribbon for a second year.

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"Rascal" a Chinese crested, is held by owner Dane Andrew of Sunnyvale, Calif., during the World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. Rascal won the competition in 2002, and has made a career of being ugly - even appearing in horror movies!

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"Icky" a Chinese crested, is held by owner Jon Adler of Sacramento, Calif., during the World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. Historically, the breed has performed well in ugly-dog competitions. "Icky" was named top dog in an online vote.

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"Princess Abby" the chihuahua strolls on the red carpet after winning the World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. Sporting a gray, brown and black coat, the dog beat a rough-looking slate of candidates for the top prize - bragging rights and $1,000.

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"Rascal" a Chinese crested, stands on the judges' table during the World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. Rascal descends from an ugly dog dynasty - his mother, grandmother and grandfather all held ugly dog titles.

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Kathleen Francis, of Clearlake, Calif., clutches her chihuahua "Princess Abby" after winning the World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. "I don't think she's ugly at all. I think she's the most beautiful dog," says Francis, who adopted "Princess Abby" from her veterinarian about five months ago.

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Kathleen Francis, of Clearlake, Calif., "Princess Abby" after the chihuahua won the World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. The rescue dog with an oddly curved back and legs and closed up left eye bested two former champions and 20 other contestants to win the 22nd annual competition at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.

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"Rascal" a Chinese crested, who won the competition in 2002, is held by owner Dane Andrew of Sunnyvale, Calif., during the World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. The hang-tongued dog now appears in horror movies.

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"Pabst", a boxer mix, competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. The teeth-bearing boxer mix took home the blue ribbon as the winner of the Ugliest Dog title in 2009.

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Another contestant waits to wow judges at the 22nd annual World's Ugly Dog Contest Friday, June 25 in Petaluma, Calif.

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Dogs and their owners await word of the winner of the "2010 World's Ugliest Dog Contest" in Petaluma, Calif., June 25, 2010. The 22nd annual contest is a highlight of the Sonoma-Marin Fair.

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