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'World's Ugliest Dog' Contest Crowns New Winner

Petunia, a rescue dog from California, was crowned the 2025 winner of the " World's Ugliest Dog " contest on August 8 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair. Standing alongside her owner Shannon Nyman, Petunia claimed the top prize in the nearly 50-year-old competition that celebrates unconventional-looking canines.

USA TODAY · 1d

Winner of the 2025 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest is crowned: Meet Petunia

The annual contest judges canines on their extracurricular activities and not-so-cute appearances, helping pet shelters find animals forever homes.

The New York Times · 3d

Petunia Wins the Ugliest Dog Contest by Being Loved, Not by Looking Perfect

Rescued from neglect, the hairless bulldog claimed the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest title on Friday but her prize came long before the competition results were announced.

1don MSN

Meet the world’s ugliest dog

Petunia also happens to be a rare hairless French bulldog mix — and now, the proud winner of the 2025 World’s Ugliest Dog ...

The Press Democrat18h

‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ 2025 visits ‘Today’ show

The winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest appeared on the “Today” show Monday, just days after being awarded the coveted ...

'World's Ugliest Dog' lives in Eugene: Petunia the hairless French bulldog

Eugene is home to the World's Ugliest Dog. Petunia, a hairless French bulldog, received her crown on Aug. 8 during the annual competition at the Sonoma County Fair, north of San Francisco.

1don MSN

‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ winner is from Oregon: ‘A mix between Yoda,’ ‘hippo,’ and ‘bat’

The 2025 winner of the "World's Ugliest Dog" contest is from Oregon, and appeared on the "Today" show Monday morning.

The Press Democrat17h

‘World’s Ugliest Dog,’ crowned at Sonoma County Fair, is a French Bulldog mix

Dogs with underbites, snaggle teeth and no fur might not take home the top prize at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show, but ...

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