Ugly is a subjective term, but it’s pretty accurate in the cases listed below. And, whilst all dogs have a special canine appeal that makes them adorable, there are some cases where that special appeal is not aesthetic. Apologies if your ugly dog or ugly dog breed is on the list. We are are only having some fun.
Or to be more kind, these dogs are so ugly they are actual cute.
10. Chihuahuas
Let’s start by picking on the little guy. Bulging eyes, a breed standard height that shouldn’t exceed 10 inches, and notoriety through Ren and Stimpy, put this little chap’s paws firmly in the list of ugliest dogs.
9. French Bulldog
Without trying to be insulting (because you don’t have to try with this ugly little mutt) the French Bulldog looks like a Chihuahua on steroids and a carb-hi diet. A lovely dog that’s rich on personality but far from photogenic.
8. Japanese Chin
This dog’s eyes are so far apart it could possibly guard the front door and the back door at the same time. At a breed standard height of up to 11 inches, it’s not far enough out of the ground to be healthy.
7. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont, named after a farmer in Sir Walter Scott’s novel Guy Mannering, is another small dog. In most regards the breed’s appearance is quite pleasing and a far cry from being described as ugly: except for the Dandie Dinmont’s characteristic topknot of hair. Bad dog or bad hair day?
6. Whippet
Facially, whippets are one of the most attractive breeds of dog. However, when you see the whole body, the concept of “ugliness” can never be far from anyone’s thoughts. Whippets are thinner than an anorexic supermodel who’s just undergone liposuction. It’s not a good look.
5. Chinese Shar Pei
Well, we’ve criticized bulging eyes and baldness, so now we’ve got to take into account wrinkles. Originally developed as a Chinese farm dog the Chinese Shar Pei could well be the mascot for unsuccessful anti-wrinkle creams. Adorable: yes. Sweet natured: naturally. Ugly: no doubt about it.
4. Standard Schnauzer
It’s not that the Schnauzer is ugly – it’s just that this breed of dog never looks happy. With a bearded appearance that’s reminiscent of a gruff and disapproving uncle, and an angular head that looks like it’s been crudely carved from a block of wood, the Standard Schnauzer is never going to be described as a canine pretty boy.
3. Shih Tzu
Whilst it may appear inconsistent after criticizing bald dogs, the Shih Tzu takes hirsuteness to an unnecessary extreme. Also, having the name Shih Tzu – this dog deserves to have the number three position on this list of ugly dogs
2. Pug
The phrase “plug-ugly” came about through an etymology that relates back to street gangs in the 1850s. However, over the century and half since this reference originated, the term has neologistically mutated into pug-ugly. One look at the number two dog in this list is sufficient explanation as to where that reference originated. Noted for its sunny disposition and winning personality, it is one of those dogs that comes close to having its nostrils point the wrong way and runs the danger of drowning if it goes out in the rain.
1. Chinese Crested
No one condones picking on the bald – but it’s not natural in a dog. Dogs are supposed to have hair, molt, and need grooming. They shouldn’t need polishing.
49 Comments
PUG is the cutest dog in the world!you are crazy!!!!!no dog is ugly but the english and french bulldog are less cute than pug for sure!!!
chihihaus are not ugly and neither is a shar-pei
There are no ugly dogs – just humans like the one who wrote this!
Dogs don't judge, they're very loving even if you're the ugliest or stinkiest person in the world. They're creatures who will love you more than they love themselves!
I knew it! chihuahuas are ugly!
and my friend says theyre cute
creepy little things
besides they bark and growl at everything and theyre noisy and hump everything
I disagree on some of those but the top ugliest dog is true it almost looks fake
I am going to look up chiniese crested dogs because these comments above seem really angry about that picture I will leave annother comment when I am done researching and I agree with Josh everybody needs to calm down everybody has their own opinion:)
#1 doesn't just look ugly…it looks terrifying. I don't know if its just the picture or what, but it's eyes are creepy. It reminds me of those zombie-dogs in Resident Evil.
Shar pei and Chihuahua ARE NOT UGLY!
note to readers: the list title indicates ugliest dogs, not dog breeds. Besides, most of the people protesting this list own the dogs included in the (would be) breeds in question and are therefore biased. Not that you shouldn't be but you should consider that there are a lot of other people out there that think that all chinese crested ,for example, are hideous (with or without hair). Congratulations your skewed idea of beauty puts you in the minority. Your unique, shut up and be happy about it.
You know what, #1 shih tzus are not ugly! I have one and my uncle has one. They are good smart dogs with good attuides. #2 No chinese crested looks like that! That is some weird mixed twisted breed! And schnazuars, dandie diamont terriers and whippets are not ugly.
this is totally wrong that pugs and shi tzu are ugly.pug is so cute so cute like maltese and pomeranian breeds.so this all rubish.
Whoever made this list just shows their predjudice. First they put the ugliest pictures of each breed they can find (lots of ugly Labs and Golden Retrievers out there too!). As for specific breeds Pugs, Whippets, and Pugs are all very attractive dogs. List written by a snob.
You included shih tzus and schnauzers in your list? You are kidding right? Or are you just mentally challenged? Shih tzus are considered the most beautiful dogs in the world. Especially if they are kept in fullcoat like I keep mine. I really wonder what breed of dog you own that you have this huge inferiority complex. The name shih tzu means “little lion” in chinese (where the shih tzus were only owned by Chinese royalty for hundreds of years).. perhaps you should check your facts (if you have any at all), before you compare breed names to crude slang.
ur right siter!
oh, come on! the Chinese Crested it’s not like that! that´s the picture of the world’s ugliest dog that made it to the Guinness =s
And Chinese Shar Pei as well as Schnauzers are not ugly=s that´s a totally personal opinion with no bases what so ever.
There are features that make a doganimal ugly to the human eye, it´s related to our bond with human babies. Big heads, big eyes close to each other, small noses, etc…in sum with our love for fear and cleanliness comes our sense of “cutiness”.
There are other breads far from these aspects that we like, and i don´t see them here=s
There are a lot of things I could say about how unfair, inaccurate, and insulting this list is, but I think most of them have been said already.
I WILL say, however, as the fan (and future owner) of hairless breeds, that to say that "dogs are supposed to have hair" as though you have some kind of authority and to therein insult all hairless dog owners, is no different than saying, "humans are supposed to be white."
Did you grow up in a house with a father who often yelled at the TV about, "them kinds of people," by any chance?
I am closing comments on this list. We humans are too sensitive.
This list isn't meant to be taken seriously. I have a Jack Russel Terrier and he is the cutest dog ever. Okay, to me he is. Not to everyone, but most people. 😉 But, on to my point, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and so is ugly. And it is your right to feel a dog is ugly, cute, or whatever. In truth, I have never met a truly ugly dog. By their very nature even a dog classified as "ugly" is really just another kind of cute, right? Although the Chinese Crested dog really pushes the envelope.
So, everyone take a breath and know that your dog is cute. All dogs are cute, even the Chinese Crested. This list was not meant to be mean or hurt your dog's feelings (don't show him this page, for God's sake), so please settle down and just have fun looking at some strange looking dogs.
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