US EditionA Bald French Bulldog Named Petunia Won The World's Ugliest Dog Contest In NorCal
Petunia, a 2-year-old rescue hairless French bulldog mix, won $5,000 and a merchandise deal at the contest celebrating canine uniqueness and personality.
- Petunia, a 2-year-old hairless French bulldog rescue, won the 2025 World's Ugliest Dog Contest on August 8 at Sonoma County Fair in California.
- Petunia was rescued from a Las Vegas breeder hoarding dogs and received surgery to improve her breathing before entering the competition.
- The contest, held nearly 50 years, celebrates unique canine traits and adoption, judging 10 contestants based on their individuality rather than appearance.
- Petunia earned $5,000, appeared on limited-edition Mug Root Beer cans, and was praised as proof that flawed appearances are 'badges of honor'.
- Petunia's win highlights the event's mission to honor canine uniqueness and supports her upcoming availability for adoption after full recovery.
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Petunia, a 2-year-old French bulldog, won the first prize in the annual contest of the ugliest dog in the world in 2025, in Sonoma County, California, United States. LEARN MORE: Two brothers are happy to marry the same woman and she is the happiest.Her owner, Shannon Nyman, received $5,000 of the prize because her pet is the ugliest dog in the world. LEARN MORE: Peruvian alpacas cheer up and cheer up grandmothers with depression and senile demen…
A hairless dog with the hanging tongue proved that beauty is in authenticity. Petunia, a 2-year-old English-French bulldog, has become the new monarch of the contest “The Uglyest Dog in the World” 2025, an event celebrating the unique features of our hairy friends. The contest, held at the traditional Sonoma-Marin Fair in California, brought together ten competitors of unconventional beauty. However, Petunia’s uniqueness was undeniable.
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