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Two-Year-Old Peanut Crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog'

How many years has the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest been around? How many contestants did it attract this year?

The world's ugliest dog contest has been around for 26 years. 

There where 29 dog along with there owners. 

How did this year's winner Peanut get his 'ugly' looks?

Peanut the two-year-old shelter dog was badly burnt in a fire which caused him to lose his lips, an most of his body hair and eyelids. As a result, peanuts eyes constantly water and he also has sharp teeth.

What is the organizer's main purpose for organizing this unusual competition?

This competition is also a great way to honor these pooches, many of whom owe their unusual looks to human abuse. But most importantly, it raises awareness for their adoption by showing the world that physical detractions do not prevent dogs from becoming loving pets.

Critical Thinking Challenge:

Do you think this is an appropriate title for the competition? What would you change it to?

I think it is an appropriate title for the competition and I would change nothing about the name.

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