A gentle giant named Martha has been crowned the winner of the 29th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.
The Neapolitan Mastiff was a favorite of the Northern California crowd from the start. She seemed to play up to the crowd, often plopping down on her side on stage with her droopy face spread across the ground.
As the winning dog she went away $1,500, a flashy trophy and a trip to New York for media appearances.
Martha was rescued when she was nearly blind, but after several surgeries can see again, according to her handler Shirley Zindler.
She beat out 13 other dogs.
Moe, a 16-year-old Brussels Griffon-pug mix who was the oldest in the competition, came in second. While Chase, a 14-year-old Chinese Crested-Harke mix, came in third.
The contestants were judged on first impressions, unusual attributes, personality and audience reaction.
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82 Responses
The dog that won isn’t even ugly
hi dogs cool.
this is the cuteest dog ever so what is your problem people who cant see that
This dog is not ugly it is booti ful
This is just mean, we should not be naming things to be ugly or pretty, that is what bullies do!
He is not ugly
The ugliest dog won
That so looks ugly
That is soooooo mean!
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN UGLY DOG
that dog is not ugly
he is cute not ulgly
That dog is soooo cute!!!
BUT THAT DOG HIS SOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!
That’s sad it’s beautiful
That’s mean it’s beautiful
I think it is cute
Those people who said that it’s actually very mean and that Could be offenceive to other dogs and there owner so don’t be like them and make a difference in the world. It would mean a lot to me ?????
thats not an ugly dog
They look fine to me and also people can be so mean these days!!
Every dog is beautiful, Inside and out. It’s really sad to see these dogs called Ugly. I think they’re all beautiful and unique.
Why is there a ugliest dog name contest? I really appreciate it if this stopped and we just be nice to our pets they are living creatures too!! So why do we have to be so cruel to them? Dogs…….. They are a man’s bestfriend and I have two dogs that I love so much! My dog nearly died if it did I would die because I love that dog!
I am really disappointed on this! Dogs are soooooooo good they can protect you and they are a man’s best friend. I would really appreciate it if you the ugliest name contest stopped that is really mean!! Dogs are great I have two dogs and I treat them soo good like they are actually real peps but this is just unexpected I really do not like this! The dogs are soooooooo cute tho???????
this dog is ugly
this is a little bit ugly
they are beautiful in there own special way stop being so mean by saying they are the worlds ugliest dog
Thats so sad and mean
those dogs are not ugly you people are so mean never judge everyone and thing is beautiful on the inside and out you people are just sad 🙁
hes soooooooooooo cute how
thats mean that dog cute
DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER
I agree everyone who thinks dat is mean she is cute and I wanna hug all of them forever 🙂
That dog is so cute plus i have the same breed of dog
only bullys’ say that about lovely dogs like that because they are jealous!
Meanie!
So sad
this
dog is lovely
this dog is most d#efinatly beyond definatly
That dog is not ugly! It should be treated like any other dog.
Thats just sad they are dising dogs. dogs are one of my favourite animals and they are only
ugly when there personality is bad.
thanks
This is not true that dog is so cute
Why is there even an ugly dog contest
That a beautiful dog despite what other people say
that dog is cute and it should be not in that CARLETO is mad
its not nice this is not cool
its not nice and cool to think it not cute it so cute i will die to have it
Just because you comment on their features doesn’t mean that you are dissing them
who ever write this is wrong and offensive to dogs i love all dogs and don’t judge a book by it’s cover
I’m sad
this is cute
its not uglits cute
Umm, can we talk about how the dog doesn’t actually care wether he or she is called “ugly”?
The dogs probably all got treats after it and thats really all they care about. Plus the owners knew they might get some slack for entering their dogs in this contest but hey, if your going to do something, you might as well be the best.
that dog is not ugly its a big gentle giant.
what do people do to make money
Oml that dogs cute who ever said it’s u
HEY GUYS THE FOURTH ONES WAY MORE UGLIER
this dog is not ugly
THIS DOG IS NOT UGLY IN FACT THIS DOG IS CUTE
i’m obsessed with this dog ugly but cute
yeah all the the dogs were sssooo cute
yeah there so cute
no dog is ugly that’s just mean
He is cute ?
I think that number three is the most ugly.
these dogs aren’t ugly i think they’re cute
He is so cute
wow that awesome
Really sad every dog is beautiful really really sad to judge a dog by its look ??
its not ugly
its is not ugly
Every dog is special, I feel sad for all those dogs that were called ugly. They all have something special about them. Let’s say one dog may be called ugly but it is so caring and kind. 🙁
thats sad those dogs where called ugly. i think all dogs look different on the outside but all the same on the inside.☹
HOW DARE YOU PEOPLE NAME THAT DOG UGLY HE IS SSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE .
it is a really weird name.
thats just sad
This is pretty much bullying
Don’t do it
ohh shes not ugly shes beautiful:)
That is so mean.Don’t you dare say that dog is ugly.
first place is not ugly
It’s interesting that there are competions for ugly animals, but I question why Martha is the ugliest. She looks so gentle
These dogs aren’t ugly!….. They are beautiful:)
dont judge a book by ts cover
That’s so sad why would you call dogs ugly that’s a cute and loving pet that is always there for you they don’t deserve to be called ugly.
Their not ugly. There beautiful