Sam (ugly dog)
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| Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
|---|---|
| Breed | Chinese Crested Dog |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | November 7, 1990 |
| Died | November 18, 2005 (aged 15) |
| Title | World's ugliest dog |
| Term | 2003—2005 |
| Owner | Susie Lockheed |
Sam (November 7, 1990 – November 18, 2005) was a blind, pure bred Chinese Crested dog, and three-time champion of the annual Sonoma-Marin Fair World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Northern California in 2003–2005. His unique ugliness earned him international fame.[1]
His owner, Santa Barbara resident Susie Lockheed, took him in as a rescue dog in 1999 from his first owner.[2][3]
In 2005, Sam starred on Criss Angel's 2005 Mindfreak Halloween Special, which aired on the A&E Network. Sam played the role of Angel's cat, dressed up in a Halloween costume. Sam was featured on Japanese television, New Zealand radio and the Daily Telegraph in England.
Due to age-related diseases, Sam was euthanized on November 18, 2005, just 12 days after his 15th birthday.[2][4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Sam, The World's Ugliest Dog, Dies". Sky News. November 23, 2005. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- 1 2 Oliphant, William (December 13, 2009). "The search is on for Birmingham's ugliest dog". Sunday Mercury. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
- ↑ Kelly Roper (2015). "Interview With Susie Lockheed, Owner of the World's Ugliest Dog".
- ↑ "Heart fails hideous dog". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. November 23, 2005. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
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