Ugliest dog in the world

Petaluma, California: Yoda's short tufts of hair, protruding tongue, and long, seemingly hairless legs were enough to earn it the World's Ugliest Dog title at a Northern California fair.

The 14-year-old Chinese crested and Chihuahua mix won the honour at the 23rd contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair.

Owner Terry Schumacher of Hanford, California says the 2-pound dog has come a long way since she was found abandoned behind an apartment building. Schumacher says she first thought the pooch was a rat.

Yoda took home a trophy (shown), $1,000 (Dh3,672) and a plethora of pet perks.

Yoda's distinction comes a year after a one-eyed Chihuahua named Princess Abby claimed victory.