Biography
Owned by actor, Dane Andrew, Rascal is the only Dog to win so many different titles. Current holder of the following: voted "The World's Ugliest Dog" Ring of Champions, Western USA's Ugliest Dog. The Oldest Ugly Dog Contest" in Fort Bragg, Ca. Ugly Dog Winner "Citrus Harvest Festival" Highland, Ca. Winner of "Regal Cinema's Hotel For Dogs" Ugly Dog Contest, FL. Author, Tim Downs Ugly Dog Contest, PSPCA "I'm so Ugly I'm Cute" contest. Dane and Rascal were named this year's "Distinguished Residents" at The Mayor's State of the City, and have a Star on the Walk of Fame in S. California.
Rascal is a very healthy 7.lb pure bred Chinese Crested who is a rescue descendent of Lady Pink & World renowned Chi Chi "The World's Ugliest Dog". Never shaven, he is naturally & completely hairless except for his Mohawk and a little hair on his tail and feet. He is complete with warts & freckles. Having a lack of teeth, he can't keep his tongue in his mouth & his face appears crooked at times. People are calling him a Space Alien, Einstein, Phyllis Diller, Bat Dog, or "Hairless Potter", but to us he is our loving little Family member.
Rascal is Ugly Dog Royalty, being from a dynasty of ugly with his mom, grandmother, and grandfather all who have held the title of "The World's Ugliest Dog". Rascal's grandfather, "Chi Chi", is in the Guinness Book of World Records for winning the most ugly dog contests with 8 ugly dog wins. He was named #81 of the top 100 all time Guinness moments on their 2008 NBC special. Chi Chi may be the only dog along with Rascal's Mom "Mai Tai" and now Rascal to have received a Mayoral proclamation. Rascal has not one but 2 Mayoral Proclamations from both Sunnyvale and a Honor from The City of San Francisco By Mayor Gavin Newsom, for a total of 4 proclamations in the Ugly Dynasty. Rascal was named official Fire Dog of Station #1 in Newark, Ca. Rascal received an Honorary Doctorate in Animal Magnetism from SSU. in California.
Rascal is so ugly that 'Jay Leno' had him on the NBC Tonight Show before winning his 1st title in 2002, Interviewed by 'Barbara Walters' on The View, 'Jane Pauley' show, 'Carson Daly', 3 'Animal Planet' shows, 'Kathy Griffin's D-List, ET & several more TV shows. Cast in 5 horror movies, "Tele-Zombie" with Scream Queen, 'Brinke Stevens'. "The Last Nightmare", "Curse of the Smoke O' Lantern", "Scanky Doo", a cameo in "Carma" with Oscar nominee 'Karen Black'. publications: People, OK, Perez Hilton, Star, just to name a few.
Rascal has a cartoon strip & documentary film on the way, both called "The Ugliest Dog". He has collected blankets for animal victims of hurricane Katrina, and has Rascal's Christmas for Kids, soon donating a percentage of profits from his patented hotdog leash line, to animal charities.
