Ugly Dogs

Ugliest Dog Competitions are the source of some controversy among dog lovers, because some see it as cruel mockery.

Well, I take the opposite view - those who own these dogs seem to love them without qualification, and it solidifies the fact that the bond that connects dogs with their human companions is far more than skin deep. Most of these dogs are also well-mannered and good-tempered beasts, and its impossible not to love them.

Unless, perhaps, they look like this:

That's Archie, who won the 2007 ugliest dog competition in Petaluma, CA. He was an abandoned pup, scheduled to be put down, before he was adopted. And now he's adored. It's a face only a mother could love.

We'll be sponsoring our own Ugly Dog contests in the days to come. Check back for more details.