A contest held in California to crown "The 20 17 World Ugliest Dog" may appear to be upsetting to dogs. However, that is not the purpose of the organizers of the Sonoma-Marin Fair where the popular event has been held for the past 28 years.

　　Among the 17 dogs that walked across the red carpet was Second-time entrant(参赛者)Katana. The seven-year-old little wire-haired Dachshund, who now lives with her mom in Santa Rosa, was rescued from a cage at a pet store in Japan. She loves to eat and steal and hide her owner's belongings. Also in competition was Lucky. Rescued from an animal collector in Butte County, the "ugly"dog has helped raise over $10,000 for AID-related charities and also been featured in various movies, commercials, magazines and newspapers.

　　Though all the dogs were winners in their own right, there could be Only one "The World's Ugliest Dog". That honor, which came with a big prize and a $1,500 cash prize, went to Sweepee Rambo. The four-pound Chinese Crested dog with an attractive blond Mohawk(莫霍克头) impressed both the judges and audience with her tongue and hairless coat.

　　Josie won the runner-up, while Rue, another Chinese-Crested dog from Linden, came in the third place. First-time entrant Rooby Roux, went home with the Spirit Award. Started in 2015, it honors dogs that have gotten over hardship. Given that Roux lost her original owner to a disease and lost her eyesight to glaucoma(青光眼), she certainly deserved it. The good news is that the new family loves her and is even trying to get her sight restored.

　　Of course, while these dogs have found loving families, there are many dogs that are hot as fortunate. The fair organizers hope that this contest will help people realize that even the not-so-perfect dogs can also be loving and loyal(忠诚), and encourage more people to adopt them.

25. Which dog won "The 2017 World's Ugliest Dog"?

A. Josie.

B. Sweepee Rambo.

C. Rue.

D. Katana.

26. Why was Rooby Roux given the Spirit Award?

A. She was ugly-looking.

B. She stayed devoted to her owner.