NYC pup named nation's 'bad dog'

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- A New York City pup named Zoe has been named "America's Least Obedient Dog."

The 2-year old Shiba-Inu beat out a St. Bernard-Boxer named "Milo" from LaPorte, Ind. and a Jack Russell Terrier named Gigot from San Diego, California.

The finals were held in Madison Square Park in New York City.

Dog owners from across the country entered their misbehaving dogs at local search competitions in San Diego, Chicago and New York City.

Each dog contestant demonstrated its lack of prowess and a panel of Hasbro judges determined the "worst of the worst" based on the following criteria: refuses to obey commands such as "speak," "paw/shake," "lay down," "sit," and "beg"; is loud/noisy and is lacking in restraint/discipline.

The contest was sponsored by Hasbro to promote "Scamps, My Playful Pup," the newest member of the company's Furreal Friends toy line.

The toy dog responds to more than 20 voice commands and perform tricks that its owners teach it.