Worlds Ugliest Dog Scooter Scoops Up Attention

Meet Scooter, the dog that's been scooping up attention worldwide for being the world's ugliest dog. Scooter has won the Ugliest Dog contest not once, but twice, in 2005 and 2007.

Scooter's owner, Bill Scott, says his dog's unique appearance is due to a genetic disorder that affects his skin and bones. This condition has given Scooter his distinctive appearance, with a wrinkled face and a curved spine.

Scooter's fame has brought him a lot of attention, and he's even been featured on TV shows and in newspapers. Scooter's story is a reminder that every dog, no matter how unusual they may look, deserves love and attention.

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Scooter, a Chinese crested, has been crowned the world's ugliest dog.

Scooter was nearly euthanized after he was born with hind legs that faced backwards, a condition that seemed to make it certain that he would never walk.

He was adopted by Linda Elmquist of Tucson, Arizona, who is incredibly proud of Scooter's determination and resilience.

Scooter's owner, Linda Elmquist, said she is overjoyed and proud that Scooter has been crowned the winner of the world's ugliest dog contest.

Scooter won the top prize of $1,500 and a trophy at the Sonoma-Marin fair in Petaluma, California.

He has been able to walk with the help of therapy and a specialized cart.

Scooter's biographer notes that he has no idea that he is any different from any other dog.

Despite his challenges, Scooter has defied all odds and shown us the true meaning of resilience and determination.

Scooter's determination gave him the edge over other contestants, including Prince, a chow chow mix with a scrunched-up face and a floppy ear.

Chinese cresteds have proven themselves to be the breed to beat, capturing the title at least 10 times since 2000.

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Scooter is a Chinese crested with a unique appearance. He has sparse hair, a ratlike tail, and a tongue that just won't stay in his mouth.

Scooter's hind legs face backwards, a condition he was born with that seemed to make it certain he would never walk. However, with the help of therapy and a specialized cart, he is able to walk.

Scooter's determination and resilience have given him the edge over other contestants. Despite the challenges he has faced, he has shown the true meaning of perseverance and has no idea that he is any different from any other dog.

Scooter is a sturdy dog, weighing around 50 pounds.

He stands about 16 inches tall at the shoulder.

Scooter is a 45-year-old man. He grew up in a middle-class family with two parents and an older sister.