Miss Ellie (c. 1993 – June 1, 2010), a blind American Chinese Crested hairless dog, was the 2009 winner in the pedigree section of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest.[1] She appeared in shows at the Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and was featured on the Animal Planet cable show Dogs 101. Dawn Goehring rescued Miss Ellie at seven years old. Miss Ellie died on June 1, 2010, at age 17.[1][2][3][4]
![]() Miss Ellie in 2009 | |
Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
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Breed | Chinese Crested Dog |
Sex | Female |
Born | c. 1993 |
Died | June 1, 2010 (aged 17) |
Years active | 2009-2010 |
Known for | World's Ugliest Dog |
Title | World's Ugliest Dog |
Term | 2009 |
Owner | Dawn Goehring |
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edit- ^ a b "World's ugliest dog dies – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". ABC News (Australia). Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- ^ Miss Ellie, World's Ugliest dog, dies
- ^ World's ugliest dog passes away at 17
- ^ "Former 'World's Ugliest Dog' Miss Ellie dies at 17". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2023-03-28.