More of Pabst, the 2009 World’s Ugliest Dog!
June 29th, 2009By now I’m sure you’ve heard that Pabst is the winner of the 2009 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma. Aside from worldwide fame and glory, Pabst and his owner Miles Egstad won $1,600 from the Sonoma-Marin Fair, plus another $1,000 in prize money from sponsor House of Dog, a table of House of Dog “bling” and a year-round modeling contract with the doggie design house. Pabst also won a professional photoshoot with me, so he can show the world that ugly is the new beautiful.
We met the morning after the contest and despite the extreme heat (poor Pabst!) we had a great time. Pabst is modeling gorgeous collars and leashes from House of Dog like an old pro. I have a feeling I’ll be referring to these photos anytime I’m in a really crappy mood - Pabst just makes me happy!
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When Pabst isn’t frowning like an old man, he actually has the sweetest doggie smile. Check out how long his bottom jaw is.
He’s also a dog of a million faces.
Grumpy Pabst:
Adorable Happy Pabst:
You can really see HOW FAR Pabst’s underbite extends in this next photo. Celebrity judge Doc Halligan estimated it at almost 2 inches!
Congratulations Pabst, Miles and Veronica! Hope you have an amazing year as the World’s Ugliest Dog and we’re rooting for you down here in sunny Los Angeles!
June 29th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
OMG this are awesome! I love this dog. He is fabulous and you really captured “it”
June 29th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
this is an INSANE shoot in every respect
great job.
June 29th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Wow. He really is Pabst Blue Ribbon.
June 29th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Great shoot Grace!
June 29th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Great job, Grace! There must have been some darn good-looking dogs at that contest if Pabst was the ugliest!
June 29th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Haha!! What a face! Beautiful shots
June 29th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
OMG I can’t even decide which one I like best they are all so great!
June 29th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I think Pabst is quite handsome, actually! Shots 10 & 15 just kill me. Fantastic work, Grace! You rock!!!
June 29th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I think he is great! Who wants a dog that looks like everyone else’s dog? Love him!
June 29th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Wow, this is a fantastic series of photos. Pabst is way too cool, in my opinion. The top shot here completely blows me away - way to capture a dog’s soul.
June 29th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Looks like he is enjoying the celebrity status
June 29th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Wow, he’s a natural!!
June 29th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
That last shot has the most amazing feeling to me. In my mind it’s the equivalent to Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web. I love how proud Pabst looks with that blue ribbon on. You really did an amazing job with this shoot.
June 29th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
You gotta love Pabst Blue Ribbon! He’s not ugly at all - “unique,” yes. But not ugly. Great job capturing his varied expressions!
June 29th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
I love him! He is adorable and you have captured him beautifully! :>)
June 29th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Wow - amazing shots!! If I may ask, what lens did you use for the later images - the DOF is amazing!!
June 29th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
#5 and #10 are masterpieces. amazing
June 29th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Nice pics, did you see the video on Neatorama? http://tinyurl.com/lqykb7
June 30th, 2009 at 4:59 am
i love pabst!!!!!
June 30th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Wow, he is so adorable! Don’t let the title fool you because he is nothing ugly
Love the photo with the flower frame around him, awesome shoots Grace!
June 30th, 2009 at 9:40 am
I think he’s CUTE! I’m a big fan of the underbite. Awesome shots, Grace!!
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Those are beautiful Grace!
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…I think he is adorable…
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:01 am
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July 5th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Totally adorable and amazing.
July 8th, 2009 at 8:25 am
He is so adorable!
July 9th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
I am dying, these are FABULOUS! I love him!
July 10th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
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August 6th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
i mean no disrespect, but is that his face or did he drop his pants?!
September 15th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
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November 15th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
OMG, I just love all these photos! Well done