10 really ugly dogs

Yoda, the Chincese Crested – Chihuahua mix dog and winner of the 2011 Sonoma-Marin Fair Ugliest Dog Contest, passed away on Saturday in her sleep at 15 years old.  In honor of our beauty challenged but beloved beast, here are some of the past contestants of our local competition that worked to receive the title little Yoda took with her to that dog park in the sky.

Have an ugly dog?  Entries are now being accepted for the 24th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest held June 22 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.

The following photos are courtesy of Kent Porter, Jeff Kan Lee, Mary Gardella, Scott Manchester, Splash News, AP and Getty Images

Who needs two eyes?
This one-eyed pug may not be easy on the eyes, but it was still too pretty to beat the likes of Yoda in the 2011 contest.

Beauty’s in the eye of the beholder
Sam picks something out of his teeth after winning the title of the 2010 Ugliest Dog.

Nudist canine
Victoria is shamelessly naked while being judged at the 2006 Ugliest Dog Contest

Sun bather
Archie takes a break before accepting the crown for ugliest dog in 2006.

Don’t hate me cuz I’m beautiful
Annie hogs the limelight at the 2006 contest.

Bad Hair Day?
Lily waits her turn at the competition in 2000, eventually winning 2nd place.

Sausage anyone?
Rascal, the winner of the 2002 Ugly Dog Contest, tries his hand at winning the 2006 title as well.

Pretty in Pink
Bubbles poses for the camera after winning the 2001 contest.

Matching set
They say you start to look like your dog after awhile…..

Phooey
Handsome Hector tried to take the title, but couldn’t quite make it in the 2011 competition.

Ugliness is a virtue only a special dog can possess.  We here at 707 send all our love to the family of Yoda.