World's Ugliest Dog Contest 2013

Grovie, a Pug, is seen before the World's Ugliest Dog competition in Petaluma, California, on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Some of the most unsightly (yet strangely adorable) canines competed in the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 21, 2013. Contestants were judged for their "natural ugliness in both pedigree and mutt classes."

Isaboo, a Chi-Cre terrier, sits on the red carpet before the start of the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, Calif.

Penny, a 12-year-old pure bred pug, waits with owner James Montgomery to compete in the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday, June 21, 2013, in Petaluma, Calif.

Ty Oppelt holds his dog Ellie Mae, a Chinese Crested, during the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California.

Jon Adler kisses his dog Icky, a Chinese Crested, before the start of the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California. Dogs from all over the country competed for the honor of being the world's ugliest dog.

Jon Adler (right) holds his dog Icky, a Chinese Crested, on the back of a young boy during the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California.

Dane Andrew shows his dog Rascal, a Chinese Crested, before the World's Ugliest Dog competition in Petaluma, California, on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Mayzie Brown, a Pomeranian, walks on stage during the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California.

Walle, a 4-year-old mix of beagle, boxer and basset hound from Chico, Calif., walks on stage during the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California.

Judges said they were especially impressed by the huge-headed, duck-footed mutt's bizarre waddle.

Linda Elmquist and her dog Josie, a Chinese Crested, pose for photos before the World's Ugliest Dog competition in Petaluma, California on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Josie, a Chinese Crested, shakes while walking before the World's Ugliest Dog competition in Petaluma, California, on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Heather Peoples holds her dog Reggie, a Peruvian mix, before the start of the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California. Dogs from all over the country are competing for the honor of being the world's ugliest dog.

Roman, a Mexican hairless, is held up for the audience during the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California.

Prescila Wilkins holds her dog Sophie, a Chihuahua mix, before the start of the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California. Dogs from all over the country are competing for the honor of being the world's ugliest dog.

Penny, a Pug, looks on during the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California.

Jon Adler poses with Icky, a Chinese Crested, at the World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma, California, Friday, June 21, 2013.

Isaboo poses for a portrait after finishing third in the mutt category, at the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday, June 21, 2013, in Petaluma, Calif.

Roman poses for a portrait while competing in the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday, June 21, 2013, in Petaluma, Calif.

Walle, the 4-year-old beagle-boxer-basset hound mix, went on to win top honors at the 25 annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest.

"This dog looked like he's been photo-shopped with pieces from various dogs, and maybe a few other animals," judge Brian Sobel said.

Owner Tammie Barbee got the dog when he was three months old. "People come up to me and say, 'That dog is not right,' " Barbee said, "but I love him."

Icky, a Chinese Crested, looks on before the start of the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California.