The "World's Ugliest Dog" Won A "Hero" Award For Helping People
Mugly was crowned the ugliest dog in the world four years ago, but now he’s been recognised for his therapeutic work.
This is Mugly, a 12-year-old Chinese Crested dog.
Mugly has won awards for being "Britain's Ugliest Dog" in 2005 and the "World's Ugliest Dog" in 2012, but this week he won "Most Heroic Hound" at the SuperDogs awards at the National Pet Show for his work with children and adults with disabilities.
His owner, Bev Nicholson, 53, from Peterborough, told BuzzFeed News it was "definitely a perfect accolade for the joy he brings others."
She said Mugly visits libraries, where children from local schools visit him, and is involved with a "Paws and Read" scheme, whereby "reluctant readers come and read their books to him." He also works with adults who have learning disorders and disabilities.