Two-Year-Old Peanut Crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog's

How many years has the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest been around? 

The worlds uglyest dog contest has been around for 26 years 

How many contestants did it attract this year?
The contest attracted 29 contestants this yea

How did this year's winner Peanut get his 'ugly' looks?
Peanut the two-year-old shelter dog was badly burnt in a fire which caused him to lose his lips, most of his body hair and eyelids. 

What is the organizer's main purpose for organizing this unusual competition?

The competition is also a great way to honor these pooches, many of whom owe their unusual looks to human abuse. But most importantly, it raises awareness for their adoption by showing the world that physical detractions do not prevent dogs from becoming loving pets.