Meet Martha, the world's ugliest dog

A three-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff took out the top prize in a competition she might have been less than thrilled to win: the annual world's ugliest dog competition in California.

Martha's droopy red eyes, uncontrollable drool and baggy skin helped her beat 13 other pups to take out the US$1500 prize at the Sonoma-Marin County Fair.

She also received a trophy, and a flight to New York City for "media appearances," according to contest organizers.

"Never did I imagine that she would be ending up on articles and onstage and on TV," Ms Burkard told the New York Times on Saturday.

Moe, a 16-year-old Brussels griffon-pug mix from Santa Rosa, California, who was the oldest in the competition, came in second.

Miriam Tcheng holds her Brussel Griffon Pug named Moe. Photo credit: Getty

"We're proud to celebrate all dogs and pets by showing that no matter their imperfections, they are adoptable, lovable and a great addition to any family," Erin Post, CEO of the Sonoma-Marin Fair, told the Guardian.

Check out some of the other entrants in the competition below. Did Martha deserve to take it out?

A Chinese Crested dog named Chase. Photo credit: Getty
A Chinese Crested dog named Rascal. Photo credit: Getty
Icky, a mixed breed dog. Photo credit: Getty

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