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18:10 GMT, Saturday, 21 June 2008 19:10 UK

In pictures: Ugliest dog show

Heather Peoples of Phoenix, Arizona holds her Chinese Crested dog named Archie

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Twelve contenders vied for the title of the World’s Ugliest Dog at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, in California.

Three dogs mingle before the start of the competition

Three dogs mingle before the start of the competition

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Organisers said winners were often animals that had been abandoned or neglected before being adopted by people who love dogs.

Close up of competitor

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In this, the 20th year of the contest - there was fierce competition.

Dog entered into the competition

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A popular look seemed to involve a lolling tongue, offset by flyaway strands of hair.

Model and TV host Beth Ostrosky (L) kisses a Chinese Crested dog named Rascal

Model and TV host Beth Ostrosky (L) kisses a Chinese Crested dog named Rascal

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Chinese Crested dogs dominated the line-up.

Jeanenne Teed of St. Petersburg, Florida celebrates with Gus

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The overall winner was a Chinese Crested named Gus - a three-legged, one-eyed cancer sufferer.

Close up of the winner, Gus

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His owners plan to use their prize money to pay for Gus to have cancer treatment.

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