The 12 ugliest dog breeds

Your opinion on the appearance of these dogs may differ from what is stated here. What some find horrible, others adore. Therefore, here you will find a ranking of the ugliest dog breeds ever from a general perception and imposed standards. So you can agree or protest as you wish.

1. Chinese crested dog

The selective absence of fur plus the thin face and slender body make the Chinese crested dog one of the ugliest dogs. The amount of hair increases or decreases depending on the variety, so there are specimens that have a full coat and appear to be a little more harmonious from an aesthetic point of view .

2. Chihuahua

Another of the ugliest dog breeds for the population as a whole are the Chihuahuas. Their disproportionate eyes, along with their tremors and their tendency to be overprotective of their owners, doesn’t help certain people to have sympathy for these dogs. However, many others appreciate the sheer beauty and character in a mini size.

3. Bergamasco

This dog from the Italian Alps is an amalgamation of fur in motion. Many people consider him ugly precisely because of this characteristic and the difficulties in keeping his coat from turning into a set of dreadlocks that are impossible to comb. Although his general appearance tends to get dirty, with proper care he can look as handsome as any other dog.

4. Xoloitzcuintle

It is a breed that has almost no hair and is originally from Mexico . Despite being proportionate and muscular, many people say they don’t like its stringy, hairless appearance. In any case, others find in its stylized silhouette one of the most beautiful and harmonious dogs.

5. Bull terrier

Despite being a highly sought after breed by some sectors of the population, the bull terrier is considered ugly by some people due to its pyramidal snout and small eyes compared to the rest of its skull. Others point out that its head is disproportionate to its body, which gives the animal a certain anatomical decompensation.

6. Borzoi

This breed of dog descends from the Arabian greyhound and was bred to hunt wolves and hares. This artificial selection is due to its slender, tall appearance and long, silky coat. Seen from the front, this dog looks strange, narrow, but handsome. Not everyone considers him ugly, although it is true that his shaggy fur contrasts somewhat with his slender body.

7. Bedlington terrier

This dog has a rounded body in all its parts, from head to back. Some people find him handsome and even cut his long fur to accentuate his rounded shape. However, others see a strange, ugly pattern in her silhouette. Undoubtedly, the typical hairstyle of your head attracts attention (for better or for worse).

8. Pug

This is perhaps one of the breeds about which aesthetics are most debated. While on the one hand pugs are increasingly flat and compact ( even with the health problems that this entails ), on the other hand they are considered animals with an unnatural cephalic shape.

9. Pekingese

The Pekingese enters the list of the ugliest dog breeds due to the combination of the long coat and the flat muzzle. For many, their eyes are very far away and they have an angry expression all the time.

10. Shar Pei

Another one of the most beloved and despised breeds at the same time. Unless you like dogs with skin folds, the shar pei will not look pretty to you , as it has excess fur all over it. In addition, this trait is the main source of health problems and the aspect that requires the most time between care.

11. Neapolitan Mastiff

For many, it looks like this huge dog’s face is melting. The skin of the muzzle, like that of the eyelids, hangs several inches from the jaw. This leads to certain health problems such as ectropion and the ease of getting infections.

12. Affenpinscher

For those who like short fur, the affenpinscher is a poor choice . What is least appreciated in general about its appearance is the long hair that covers its flat face, which gives it the appearance of a small lion with slender legs.

Ugly dogs are not born, they are raised.

If you think the dogs on this list are ugly, remember how far they are from their ancestors. Many of these breeds were reached in search of a specific aesthetic through selected crosses, always at the request of those who saw the animals as adornments or tools.

The biggest problem with these dogs is not their appearance, but the congenital diseases they carry due to this practice and their flashy aesthetics. Pugs and other brachycephalic breeds are a living example of this, as they tend to suffer from much higher than average respiratory problems.

Does your dog appear on this list? Do not worry about it. It’s easy for others to judge how he looks in a photo, but he sure as hell is the cutest dog in the world to you, and for good reason. After all, we all agree that beauty does not reside in appearance, but in the look, in the affection and in the wonderful moments that any living being can share with us.