The organisers of the contest to find the ugliest dog in the UK believe their winner could be the worst-looking canine in the world.
Peggy, a four-year-old crossbreed, was named the ugliest dog in Britain when she won a contest organised by the photo company ParrotPrint.com.
Her prize was a pamper session at a luxury doggie spa. She is now something of a media personality in the UK, appearing on several TV chat shows since winning the competition.
Despite the dubious honour, her owner, Holly Middleton from Yorkshire, said her pet is gorgeous inside and out.
Peggy, believed to be a pug and Chinese crested mix, was an unwanted pup. The runt of the litter, she was not adopted for six months before Middleton took her home.
She won the contest after being selected from hundreds of entries from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
But international entries to the contest, including Pippo from Italy (pictured below), were not considered because the rules state that the dogs must live in the UK.
However, the organisers at ParrotPrint.com say they are considering launching a new contest to find the world’s ugliest dog and will invite entries from across the globe.
A spokesperson for ParrotPrint.com said they were only interested in receiving photos of downright ugly dogs and warned that owners of pretty pets need not apply.
He said: “Our contest to find the UK’s ugliest dog has been a huge success and found a genuine star in Peggy.
“Since winning, she has become famous in Britain, appearing on some of the highest-rated TV chat shows and rubbing shoulders with big-name celebrities.
“She’s unique, with a face only a mother could love. Luckily, her mum Holly does love her to bits.”
He said the main problem with the UK contest was that they mostly received images of good-looking dogs.
“I cannot state seriously enough that we don’t want to see pictures of good-looking, cute dogs. But if you honestly believe that your pet could be the ugliest in your nation, send us a photo so we can judge for ourselves.
“We want to see pictures of dogs so ugly they make your eyes hurt when you look at them. Pretty pets need not apply.
“Peggy will certainly take some beating, although it’s possible there could be an even uglier mutt out there somewhere.”
To enter the contest, send a photo of your dog along with the name, age and breed to uglydog@parrotprint.com and don’t forget to mention where you live.
To learn more about Peggy and her rags-to-riches story, click HERE.
