The
Sonoma Marin County Fair in Petaluma, California, crowns the World's
Ugliest Dog every year. And most years, a Chinese crested has won the
title. But not this year! Congratulations to Martha, a 125-pound
Neapolitan mastiff who took the top honor on Friday. Martha is notable
for her loose and droopy skin, and her lack of enthusiasm for the
contest. Why show off when you can lay down and take a nap?
The
dog, from nearby Sebastopol, was rescued when she was nearly blind from
neglect by the Dogwood Animal Rescue Project in Sonoma County, where
the contest was held. After several surgeries, she can now see again,
Zindler said.
The only animal in this year's contest too big to
be held by her handler, Martha beat out 13 other dogs, most of them the
kind of older, smaller dogs who win here.
Martha won $1500, a trophy, and a trip to New York City.
Read more about her at CBS News. Gizmodo disagreed that Martha was the ugliest dog in the contest, so they posted
a gallery of their top five picks, in which Martha only placed fourth.
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