SAM, still honored as World's Ugliest Dog

Sam was a purebred, yes that's right, a purebred Chinese Crested Hairless. He was almost 15 years old and was taken in as a rescue over six years ago by Susie Lockheed. He was considered "un-adoptable" by local shelters. Susie took him in on a 48-hour trial period. During that time he lived in a cage because he acted like "Cujo" the rabid dog. Susie had to shove food and water into the cage and run. The 48-hour trial became several days, and then Sam just walked out of the cage and became one of the pack (other hairless dogs who found harbor in Susie's domain).

Even though Sam passed away last November he is still considered the Ugliest Dog Ever.