Chinese Crested Dog with Defective Hind Legs Named 'World's Ugliest Dog'

Scooter, a 7-year-old Chinese crested dog with backward hind legs, won the World's Ugliest Dog contest in California.
Scooter narrowly escaped euthanasia as a puppy and was adopted into a loving home.
Scooter has a lolling tongue, sparse hair, and a ratlike tail in addition to his hind leg deformity.
The owner of Scooter expressed pride in Scooter's win and his determination to overcome difficulties.
The contest was held to promote dog adoption and celebrate the beauty and resilience found in imperfect pets.