The "World's Ugliest Dog" contest champion three years running, Sam, has died at age 14. He was well known for his repelling appearance, though his owner felt differently, and is devastated.

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10152429/

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Sam, the tiny dog whose hairless body and crooked teeth earned him a reputation as the World’s Ugliest Dog, has died.

The pooch died Friday, just short of his 15th birthday, his owner said.

“I don’t think there’ll ever be another Sam,” Susie Lockheed said, adding: “Some people would think that’s a good thing.”

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Sam won the ugliest dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair this summer for the third year in a row. The pedigreed Chinese crested had made appearances on TV in Japan, radio in New Zealand and in Britain’s Daily Mirror tabloid. He also had met Donald Trump on a talk show set.

Lockheed said she initially was terrified of Sam when she agreed to take him in as a rescue dog six years ago on a 48-hour trial basis. Although she fell in love with him, his appearance repulsed her then-boyfriend and prompted the man to break up with her.

Later, however, Sam became a matchmaker by bringing together Lockheed and her current beau, who saw a picture of the two on an online dating site.

Lockheed said she had Sam euthanized after she learned Sam’s heart was failing.

She said she’s felt a little lost ever since, and is sleeping with Sam’s favorite toy — a stuffed bear he picked up and carried home.

you mean that thing wasn't already dead and half rotten?

Aw. :(

Awwwww that's so sad:( I mean, it's not the cutest dog but ya gotta feel sorry for him. RIP:wave:

Yah, I saw that earlier.

Too bad he was so ugly... probably was a sweet little thing.

I don't think he looks terrible.

Beauty is only skin deep. RIP, little guy :(

I'm very sorry to hear that :( She was soooo young!

That's so sad they had to make a freak show out of him like that. Eh call me oversensitve whatever I don't care. Rest in peace Sam.:( Have fun in doggy heaven :)

That's so sad!! :(

And I'm sorry, but IMO whoever started labeling him "World's ugliest dog".....well, that was kind of mean. Although he's a dog and wouldn't know what "Ugly" even means.....he was still a living thing. Maybe I'm a little too senstitive....

^yeah I agree with you two...it is kind of mean. Erm.

that thing might have been sweet, but it was ugly as hell

Ugliest little doggy. But his owner seemed to love him.

Ugliest little doggy. But his owner seemed to love him.

Because he was a sweet, cuddly dog, the owner said. If I were that dogs owner, I'd be really upset about him being labeled "World's ugliest dog" cause IMO it's just mean.

That dog is scary looking--- his eyes!! :eek: But thats still sad. Poor lil guy :(

Because he was a sweet, cuddly dog, the owner said. If I were that dogs owner, I'd be really upset about him being labeled "World's ugliest dog" cause IMO it's just mean.
She entered him in those contests though.

I don't care how sensitive you are, you can't deny this thing ain't pretty:
http://images.ibsys.com/2005/1122/5381216_240X180.jpg

but hey, love is unconditional.

I'm not afraid to say it: That dog is ugly.

Well, I have two different thoughts on this:

Firstly, it's sad that Sam was probably feared and judged all of his life, just because of his appearance. I also feel really bad that he was known all over the world for being the World's Ugliest Dog. Now, that being said...

His appearance is terrifying. I mean, I know that sounds hypocritical, but it's true. Although I feel bad for him...he's horrifying! He seriously looks like some kind of a zombie out of a movie. I can imagine what small children (and even adults) went through if they ever passed by him on the street.

I'm still sad about his death, though.

ATTN: HIS OWNER ENTERED HIM INTO THAT CONTEST THAT DEEMED HIM THE UGLIEST DOG IN THE WORLD... so chances are, neither pet nor owner felt too bad about it.

Oh, -I- know the owner is the one who did it.

I'm just saying that it's sort of sad. It almost seems like she exploited him or something, just to gain whatever she could from having an ugly dog.

Just because the owner was fine with it doesn't mean the dog would have been. He was just along for the ride.

P.S.- You don't need to use such a bold, sarcastic, attention grabbing font to let me or anyone else know that his owner entered him in the contest. I think it's pretty apparent that we can all figure out for ourselves that the dog didn't walk in there by himself and register for it.

Because he was a sweet, cuddly dog, the owner said. If I were that dogs owner, I'd be really upset about him being labeled "World's ugliest dog" cause IMO it's just mean.
the owner is the one who put the dog IN THE UGLY DOG CONTEST...so, i don't think the owner can be upset.

P.S.- You don't need to use such a bold, sarcastic, attention grabbing font to let me or anyone else know that his owner entered him in the contest. I think it's pretty apparent that we can all figure out for ourselves that the dog didn't walk in there by himself and register for it.
:rolleyes: aren't we defensive?

Come on guys. Do you realize you're all arguing over a dead dog? :lol: Come on, all animals deserve respect. Let's all get along and RIP little guy:wave: :(

ATTN: HIS OWNER ENTERED HIM INTO THAT CONTEST THAT DEEMED HIM THE UGLIEST DOG IN THE WORLD... so chances are, neither pet nor owner felt too bad about it.

How many other ugly dogs are there out there? And are they famous?? Nope. Sam had it made, folks.

I don't care how sensitive you are, you can't deny this thing ain't pretty:
http://images.ibsys.com/2005/1122/5381216_240X180.jpg

but hey, love is unconditional.

Holy ****...didn't I see that in a horror movie? And to think this dog was a purebred.

How many other ugly dogs are there out there? And are they famous?? Nope. Sam had it made, folks.
exactly... but I must say, i'd be scared to see an uglier dog.

wow...I wasn't expecting this to turn into an argument...sorry for posting it....

Come on guys. Do you realize you're all arguing over a dead dog? :lol: Come on, all animals deserve respect. Let's all get along and RIP little guy:wave: :(
:nod: Exactly....Anyways, Rest in peace Sam. Hope you have a lot of hot chicks up there! :)

maybe i'm being stuipd... but where exactly is the big argument everyone is talkinga bout?

wow...I wasn't expecting this to turn into an argument...sorry for posting it....
Don't be sorry Rock Princess...you can't help what others say or post here or anywhere else. I like the thread. The dog IS UGLY. Can't change that fact. But hopefully he enjoyed his 15 years on earth and is now in doggie heaven.

http://images.ibsys.com/2005/1122/5381216_240X180.jpg
Your know you want a pecie of that :grineyes: :kiss: :loveya: :eyes: :love: :liplick: :birthday: :banana: :thumbsup: :turkey: :cc: :mrt:

Poor Sam! Rest in peace little dude!

Your know you want a pecie of that :grineyes: :kiss: :loveya: :eyes: :love: :liplick: :birthday: :banana: :thumbsup: :turkey: :cc: :mrt:
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!:lol: :wave:

Aww :( He lived a long life though

Aww :( He lived a long life though
yeah I bet he was sweet! :rip:

That dog was UGLY.

I don't care how sensitive you are, you can't deny this thing ain't pretty:
http://images.ibsys.com/2005/1122/5381216_240X180.jpg

but hey, love is unconditional.

Now I have lost my appetite. :(

Your know you want a pecie of that :grineyes: :kiss: :loveya: :eyes: :love: :liplick: :birthday: :banana: :thumbsup: :turkey: :cc: :mrt:
who could resist?

:( :rip:

How many other ugly dogs are there out there? And are they famous?? Nope. Sam had it made, folks.

Actually, there's a few. I don't think any were as famous as Sam though. Here's one who also died recently: http://dogexplorer.com/content/view/57/1/

And here's Sam's owners' blog; it's got alot of sweet things on it: http://samugliestdog.typepad.com/

Aw, that sucks :(

Zippy's pic was too small to see. But he didn't look as ugly as Sam. Tator wasn't too cute.

Interesting that there are so many "ugly" dogs...or people willing to tout them as such.