Wild Thang wins as the world’s ugliest dog
An eight-year-old
Pekingese called Wild Thang has won the World's Ugliest Dog contest in
California.
It's the first time he's taken the top prize - after competing in the contest five times.
Wild Thang contracted the viral disease canine distemper as a puppy.
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He survived but not without permanent physical damage.
He and his owner Ann Lewis took home a cheque for the equivalent of 90-THOUSAND-rand.
The World's Ugliest Dog competition has been held for nearly 50 years and celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique.
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