Rascal
The World’s Ugliest Dog
So Ugly He’s Cute!
Contests – we love them. We love comparing and competing. County fairs and farm shows have contests to judge the biggest and the best produce. At Halloween time some of the categories to judge costumes are: scariest, funniest, most original. And, of course, the pet world has their share of pet shows. Perhaps the most unusual one is the World’s Ugly Dog Contest. Rascal, proclaimed as the World’s Ugliest Dog, has won more different ugliest dog titles than any dog in history. He also won the PSPCA “I’m so Ugly I’m Cute” Contest. Rascal, a Chinese Crested Hairless, comes from “Ugly Dog Royalty”. His mother, grandmother, and grandfather – all held titles of “The World’s Ugliest Dog”. Rascal’s great grandfather, Chi Chi, is in the Guinness Book of World Records for winning 8 Ugliest World Titles. Rascal may soon be headed for a Guinness Book record. In the video, Animal Planet Presents World’s Ugliest Competition – Top 10 World’s Ugliest Dogs, Rascal is shown visiting a group of girl scouts. Initially the response to Dane’s question, “Would you ever have a dog like Rascal?” was a collective NO. A few minutes of greeting and petting Rascal changed their feelings. One girl summarized it best: “It doesn’t matter what’s on the outside; it matters what’s on the inside.” Dane asked the group a second question, “Now that you’ve met Rascal, how many of you would adopt a dog like Rascal?” Of course, all hands went up!
Rascal with his owner, Dane Andrew and The Honey Badger Guy at the Las Vegas Pet-aPalooza 2013.
Rascal and his owner, actor, Dane Andrew, have made numerous guest appearances on shows such as Jay Leno’s Tonight Show and was interviewed by Barbara Walters on The View. Rascal uses his fame to help animals. www.WorldsUgliestDog.com
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