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In Pictures: This year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

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The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest took place this weekend at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa in California – and if you’re anything like us here at Euronews Culture, the term “ugly” may be pushing it a bit far for the four-legged cuties who strutted the red carpet.  

Still, as Serge Gainsbourg once said: “Ugliness is in a way superior to beauty because it lasts”… A hairless French bulldog mix named Petunia made a lasting impact on this year’s judges, as she walked away with the $5,000 (€4,280) prize. And plenty of bragging rights. 

Here are some of the highlights of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest:

THE WINNER: Petunia and owner Shannon Nyman win first place in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest
THE WINNER: Petunia and owner Shannon Nyman win first place in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest AP Photo

Petunia celebrates winning first place
Petunia celebrates winning first place AP Photo

A dog named Merle Haggard competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest
A dog named Merle Haggard competes in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest AP Photo

Little Prince Wonder, an 8-year-old Chinese Crested
Little Prince Wonder, an 8-year-old Chinese Crested AP Photo

Nezumi, a 13-year-old Chihuahua
Nezumi, a 13-year-old Chihuahua AP Photo

Poppy, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested
Poppy, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested AP Photo

Truffles, a 6-year-old micro bully
Truffles, a 6-year-old micro bully AP Photo

Jinny Lu, a 5-year-old pug
Jinny Lu, a 5-year-old pug AP Photo

"Where are you taking me, hooman?"
“Where are you taking me, hooman?” AP Photo

The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is an annual competition which has been held since the 1970s. This year’s edition took place on 8 August 2025.

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