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Are These the World's Ugliest Dogs from the time when 2005 and 2009 ?


Here's Looking at You, Elwood
Elwood the dog, sporting a Mohawk and a totally freaky tongue, is probably used to attracting attention. He's a hairless Chinese Crested, a breed of dog well known for its "so-ugly-it's-cute" attributes. Pictured here in 2006, Elwood competed against several other dogs of the breed in the "World's Ugliest Dog" competition in Petaluma, Calf. Click through the gallery to see other contenders for the, um, "honor." (Little Elwood took the title in 2007.)
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Gus Gives Us a Wink
At the 2008 World's Ugliest Dog competition, little Gus gets love from his owner. We're guessing his one eye and three legs gave him an edge.
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Gus, the Full View
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All Hail Princess Chelsea
Robert Rond holds his Chinese Crested at the 2008 World's Ugliest Dog contest.
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A Face Only an Owner Could Love
A dog named Pee Wee Martini gets his moment in the spotlight at the 2007 World's Ugliest Dog contest.
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Archie 'Wins' the Blue Ribbon in 2006!
Heather Peoples of Phoenix hoists her winning Chinese Crested dog named Archie at the 2006 competition.
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Meet Lucielle Bald, 2006 Competitor
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Don't Hate Us Because We're Beautiful
Poppy, Ellie, and their owners at the 2007 show.
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Aw, Mom, You're Embarrassing Me
Poppy gets a kiss from her owner, 2007.
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Rascal, the 2005 Champ
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Feelin' the Wind in My Hair
2006's winner, Archie.
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Transvestite dog

And now, the king of kings - Bob, the dog from Hell:

Killer polar bear? I'm just a big teddy

It was a chance encounter that could have ended with flying fur and bloodshed in the snow.

Wildlife photographer Norbert Rosing was taking pictures of a team of huskies in Canada's frozen north when a polar bear gatecrashed the party.

Along with dog handler Brian Ladoon, Mr Rosing watched helplessly as the bear and one of the dogs approached each other.

2 - Watch out, I'm a southpaw: The dog cowers as his adversary threatens to land a knockout blow

They growled and bared their teeth. But then, instead of fighting, the enemies became firm friends.

First the bear gently nuzzled the husky's neck. The dog responded by rising on its hind legs to lick the bear's face.

The bear then rolled on its back to play as the husky looked on, somewhat bemused.

After the encounter, which took place on the coast of the Hudson Bay near the town of Churchill, the dog trotted back to its mightily relieved owner.

3 - On second thoughts, you're not so bad: A nuzzle with the muzzle clinches the peace deal

4 - Go on, give us a (bear) hug: The new friends enjoy a cuddle

5 - If I lie here long enough I might even get a tickle on the tummy: The bear is playful, the husky is a little bemused and the handler (out of shot) is extremely relieved

Billy and Lilly have formed a close bond

A paternal dog has adopted an abandoned baby goat as his surrogate child.

Billy the boxer has become the constant companion of the 12-day old kid called Lilly. He sleeps with the goat, licks her clean, and protects her from any dangers at Pennywell Farm wildlife centre at Buckfastleigh, near Totnes, Devon.

The kid was abandoned by her mother when she was only a few hours old and adopted by paternal Billy when his owner Elizabeth Tozer began hand rearing the goat.

The unusual bond has developed over the last month and the pair are now inseparable.

Elizabeth said: "Lilly follows Billy around which is really quite amusing to watch and Billy sleeps with the goat and cleans her mouth after she feeds."



Lilly was the smallest of a litter of three kids and her mother abandoned her because she could only care for the two stronger ones. The pair have attracted quite a crowd at the animal centre and the staff are keen to see how their relationship will develop.