A dog named Mr Happy Face was crowned the World's Ugliest Dog this week, earning his owner £1,230 in prize money. The 17-year-old pooch is a rescue and is a Chinese crested-chihuahua mix, according to owner Janeda Banelly.
Mr Happy Face was apparently a survivor of abuse, and was thought to be inbred by the shelter that took him in because of how strange he looked. Janeda, however, said she saw an animal who was old, but needed a second chance at life and deserved to be loved by someone.
Speaking to NBC ahead of competition, Mr Happy Face's owner said: "This is his first competition and so he is a little overwhelmed. He's wondering whether there are any treats that are part of this!" The chances are, there were a few treats, as the senior pup ended up taking home the first place prize.
