TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A local Tucson dog is competing for the World's Ugliest Dog Contest, which can land them a temporary spot as the face of MUG Root Beer.

Nezumi, a 3 pound differently-abled Chihuahua, is one of the 10 contestants vying for the World's Ugliest Dog Contest taking place on Aug. 8 in Santa Rosa, California.

Nezumi, 13, is known for her passion of spreading joy and educating kids on how being different is beautiful, officials said.

The World's Ugliest Dog Contest is hosted by Sonoma-Marin Agricultural Association, and Nezumi will be one of the contestants to walk on the MUG red carpet later today. The winner will be announced on Aug. 11 , and will temporarily become the face of MUG Root Beer.

“At MUG, we’ve always rooted for the underdog—literally," said Michael Smith

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