Scooter, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested dog with reversed hind legs and patchy hair, defied conventional beauty standards to claim victory at the “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest. This tongue-in-cheek event celebrates the unique charm of these special canines and promotes adoption. Scooter’s endearing qualities, including a resemblance to a hairy hippopotamus, won over the judges’ hearts. Despite facing adversity, Scooter now zooms around with a new cart, proving that true beauty lies beyond appearances.

Meet Scooter, the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog contest