The World’s Ugliest Dog has been crowned and we’re in love
The World’s Ugliest Dog has been crowned and we’re in love
It’s that time of year again…you know, time for the annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin County Fairgrounds in Petaluma, California. (What? You don’t have this permanently marked on your calendar? GET ON IT.)
This year marked the 28th year of the contest, which isn’t just a mere (anti)beauty contest, but a way to honor and appreciate canines who look a little different than the typical dog next door. On the contest’s website, Erin Post, CEO of the Sonoma-Marin Fair says, “We’re proud to celebrate all dogs and pets by showing that no matter their imperfections, they are adoptable, lovable and a great add to any family.”
We absolutely love this message, which is why we’ve fallen hard for this year’s winner, Sweepee Rambo.
Congratulation to Sweepee Rambo, the World's Ugliest Dog winner, owned by Jason Wurtz! Second place was Josie and 3rd place was Rue.
Posted by Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday, June 24, 2016
This was Sweepee Rambo’s third year to compete for the World’s Ugliest Dog title. The third time was indeed the charm, because the 17-year-old Chihuahua/Chinese Crested mix walked away with the giant trophy and a $1,500 check.
Sweepee Rambo’s pet parent is dad, Jason Wurtz, who told ABC News that he originally bought the dog as a gift for his now ex-wife. When the two of them split, Wurtz took custody of the tiny 4-pound dog and from the sound of things, they’ve had an amazing life together. Sweepee Rambo’s bio on the contest’s voting page sounds pretty much like a doggy dream come true:
“My name is Sweepee and my dad Jason Rambo is constantly telling me and everyone he knows I’m the prettiest little blue eyed Chinese Crescent Chihuehue he’s ever known. He loves my baby soft freckled skin and legendary blond Mohawk but most of all he loves my loyalty to him. I’ve traveled to work with him at the break of dawn for 15 years straight. I enjoyed riding with him on his Honda CBR 929 RR until he totaled it luckily leaving me home on this rare occasion. I escaped danger alongside with him swimming the riverbanks and surviving, not bad for a 4 pound female. I escaped dog pounds to be with my master; I am a ride or die chick. Now that I’m slowing down from old age and am blind in both eyes and wear doggie depends. I am so lucky to have a dad to take good care of me.”
Awwww.
Congrats Sweepee Rambo! And props to Jason Wurtz for being an awesome doggy dad.
You can check out the other entrants in this year’s contest here. We have heart eyes for each and every one of them.
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