World's ugliest dog com'pet'ition.

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Questions:

1. How many years has the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest been around? How many contestants did it attract this year?
2. How did this year's winner Peanut get his 'ugly' looks?
3. What is the organizer's main purpose for organizing this unusual competition?

Answers

1. It has been running since 1988. It attracted 29 dogs/contestants.
2. He got his 'looks' from a fire which burt bits of his face like his lips, eyelids etc.
3. The main purpose is to show the world that no matter what your pet looks like, it's still a loving, caring animal.