The short-backed Quasimodo is a Florida hybrid known as the ugliest dog in the world because of its "unique" appearance.
Quasi Modo is the world's ugliest dog because of his 'unique appearance.'
Quasi Modo is known as the ugliest dog in the world because of his "unique" appearance.
A cross between a German hound and a pitbull, Quasi Modo joins 27 other dogs in the annual contest to find the title of the world's ugliest dog in Petaluma, California.
This is the second time the 10-year-old dog Quasi Modo has participated in the competition. The owner took this dog to the exam even though he was on his honeymoon.
The judges scored the four-legged contestants based on first impressions, "badass" looks, characteristics, and part of the audience's score.
Karen Spencer, the show's marketing director, said: "We don't care about breed quality, but inner beauty and personality that make up this ugly dog contest."
The second place of the contest went to Sweepee Rambo, a chihuahua (Chinese) dog.
Next is Frodo, a 12-and-a-half year old hairless chihuhua from Sparks, Nevada.
Quasi Modo, 10 years old, is a cross between a German Hound and a Pitbull.
The judges scored the four-legged contestants based on first impressions, 'badass' looks, characterization and part of the audience's score.
The contest aims to encourage the community to adopt a dog no matter how ugly its appearance.
