World's Ugliest Dog: Meet the pooches competing in this pawsome contestPublished23 June 2019Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Meet Scamp the Tramp - this year's winner of World's Ugliest Dog! Scamp was rescued in 2014 by his owner Yvonne and it was love at first sight. She said when she rescued him he was bobbing his head to reggae music in her car. They won a large trophy, $1500, and a donated prize, which will be split between three different charities.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, But how does the competition actually work? The dogs are judged on their first impressions, how the audience react to them and their unusual appearances. TeeTee was taken into rescue when she was taken from her first owner but is now in a loving home.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Despite the name the competition the organisers say the event is not about making fun of ugly dogs. It's about "having fun with some of the wonderful characters and showing that these dogs are really beautiful". This dog is called Wild Thang. He came in second place and looks very sweet with her super long tongue.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, This is Rascal posing in a pair of pretty cool sunglasses.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Say hello to Puka. Like most of the dogs at the competition she was rescued by her new owners. The reason why she looks different to other dogs is because she has what is known as a cleft lip. Her owner says her best friend is a tortoise called Rocket Larry!Image source, AFP/Getty Images Image caption, Nineteen dogs competed at the event and even though they look different to your average dog, they are still very happy pups. Their owners have to bring paperwork from their vets to prove that they are healthy before getting involved in all the fun.More on this storyAre these the ugliest dogs in the world? Video, 00:00:44Are these the ugliest dogs in the world?Published25 June 20180:44You won't believe what this dog can do. Video, 00:02:16You won't believe what this dog can doPublished8 January 20192:16Top tips for staying safe around dogs. Video, 00:01:01Top tips for staying safe around dogsPublished7 June 20191:01