Shem Banbury - Kiwi Kids News Editor
Scamp the Tramp has been named the world’s most ugly dog.
The funny-eyed pooch took top honours at the 31st annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.
Owner Yvonne Morones of Santa Rosa was over the moon with the victory.
The winner gets an interview on the Today show and around NZ$2200 in cash.
Scamp the Tramp was rescued by Morones in 2014 after she spotted him on the internet.
Scamp was selected in front of 18 other contestants – check them out here.
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Why do they even make this ‘World’s Ugliest Dog”, a thing? It’s pretty sad and this dog is cute as.
stop it there not UGLY
it is cool
wow cool but all dogs are cute they might be ugly on the outside but there all pritty on the inside??
how did he win he’s cute
That dog is cute
the dog is really ugly
HE IS CUTE NOT UGLY
no he cute
I think all dogs are cute ???
it is not fair that they have made a contest for the UGLIEST dog and HE’S CUTE.
that is mean
what dogs deserve
that is so cool and cute
It is so cute and cool
He’s so cool and cute.
he’s not ugly he’s cute
instead of saying he’s the ugliest, just say he’s the least good-looking
That women just did it for the money that dog is so cute don’t be mean to it.
I think that is really sad because I think he is really cute.
that dog is cute not ugly
that is just mean
THATS NOT NICE AT ALL !!!!!!! 🙁
it is mean and sad and that dog is cute as
I find all dogs are cute.