In pictures: Peanut, the World’s ugliest dog

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  • Wally, last year’s winner, walks on the red carpet. Josh Edelson / AFP Photo
    Wally, last year’s winner, walks on the red carpet. Josh Edelson / AFP Photo
  • Josie a Chinese Crested owned by Linda Elmquist from Tucson, Arizona. Peter DaSilva / EPA
    Josie a Chinese Crested owned by Linda Elmquist from Tucson, Arizona. Peter DaSilva / EPA
  • Jon Adler from Davis California kisses Icky a Chinese Crested before the start of the contest. Peter DaSilva / EPA
    Jon Adler from Davis California kisses Icky a Chinese Crested before the start of the contest. Peter DaSilva / EPA
  • Quasi Modo, whom the owner claims has a back too short for its body, walks on the stage. Josh Edelson / AFP Photo
    Quasi Modo, whom the owner claims has a back too short for its body, walks on the stage. Josh Edelson / AFP Photo
  • Zoomer, a Chinese Crested, kisses Linda Elmquist before the start of the show. George Nikitin / AP Photo
    Zoomer, a Chinese Crested, kisses Linda Elmquist before the start of the show. George Nikitin / AP Photo
  • Josie, a Chinese Crested sticks out its tongue. Josh Edelson / AFP Photo
    Josie, a Chinese Crested sticks out its tongue. Josh Edelson / AFP Photo
  • Dane Andrew from Sunnyvale, California holds up Rascal a Chinese Crested for the judges. Peter DaSilva / EPA
    Dane Andrew from Sunnyvale, California holds up Rascal a Chinese Crested for the judges. Peter DaSilva / EPA
  • Jason Wurtz from Encino, California, holds SweePee Rambo who took second place. Peter DaSilva / EPA
    Jason Wurtz from Encino, California, holds SweePee Rambo who took second place. Peter DaSilva / EPA
  • Grovie, a pug in a tuxedo. Josh Edelson / AFP Photo
    Grovie, a pug in a tuxedo. Josh Edelson / AFP Photo
  • Holly Chandler, the dog’s owner, hopes Peanut’s victory will help raise awareness about animal abuse.
    Holly Chandler, the dog’s owner, hopes Peanut’s victory will help raise awareness about animal abuse.