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 honor
Friday night at the 23rd annual contest at the Sonoma Marin
Fair.
Owner Terry Schumacher of Hanford, Calif., said the 2-pound dog
had come a long way since she was found abandoned behind an
apartment building.
Schumacher said she first thought the pooch was a rat.
Yoda's distinction comes a year after a one-eyed Chihuahua named
Princess Abby claimed victory.
A pedigree Chinese crested won in 2008 and another Chinese
crested and Chihuahua mix was the ugliest in 2007.
In past years, the winner's owner has received a $1,000
check.