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    Highlights From The 2013 World's Ugliest Dog Contest

    These dogs are bringing "so-ugly-it's-cute" to a whole new level.

    For the last 25 years, proud owners of less traditionally attractive pups have been competing in the World's Ugliest Dog contest in Petaluma, Calif.

    The competition is fierce.

    And surprisingly adorable.

    A couple breeds have dominated much of the competition in the past: Mexican hairless dogs like Roman here...

    ... and Chinese cresteds like Cyndy Loo.

    And Icky (cool collar, Icky!).

    Last year's winner was Mugly, an 8-year-old Chinese crested.

    But a new year means new competitors like Sophie, a Chihuahua mix.

    (Being "ugly" doesn't make a dog any less sweet.)

    There was also Isaboo...

    ...Ellie Mae...

    ...Penny...

    ...Josie...

    ...Scamp...

    ...Mayzie Brown...

    ...Boolah...

    ...and Reggie.

    But none of these dogs could match the waddling Walle.

    Walle's win was a huge upset, and the beagle/basset hound mix only entered the competition at the last minute.

    Congratulations, Walle!

    (For what it's worth, we think you're adorable.)