Rescued rottweiler wins Ruffs alternative dog show

Tiny the rottweiler was transformed after being rescued from the streets of Taiwan. Credit: RSPCA

A rescued rottweiler has won Ruffs - the RSPCA's alternative to the Crufts dog show.

Overall Winner

Tiny was found emaciated after being abandoned in Taiwan.

But he was taken in by staff at The Sanctuary dog's home and nursed back to full health.

A rejuvenated Tiny. Credit: RSPCA

Happiest Hound

Other winners include Molly the staffie, who was named Happiest Hound.

Molly was found in a recycling bin in Hackney, London, but later made a full recovery. Credit: RSPCA

Scrumpy was a runner up in the Happiest Hound category.

Scrumpy was abandoned last Christmas and needed multiple surgeries. Credit: RSPCA

Perfectly Imperfect

Tango, a three-legged cross-breed, was winner of the Perfectly Imperfect category.

Tango was used as bait and had his ears cut off, teeth filed down and a leg removed after being run over. Credit: RSPCA

The RSPCA said it started Ruffs as an alternative to "beauty pageant-style dog shows which judge dogs primarily on looks."

The Kennel Club's Crufts dog show was won on Sunday by a poodle called Ricky.