A hairless mixed-breed bulldog named Petunia from Oregon has been crowned the World's Ugliest Dog for 2025 at the annual contest held in California on August 8. The 2-year-old English and French bulldog mix, owned by Shannon Nyman, took home the prestigious title along with a cash prize of $5,000.
The unique competition, which celebrates unconventional canine beauty, drew contestants from various regions to showcase their distinctively appearing dogs. Petunia's hairless appearance and mixed bulldog heritage set her apart from other participants in this year's event.
The World's Ugliest Dog Contest has been a beloved tradition in California for 50 years, attracting international attention and participants. The competition aims to promote adoption and celebrate dogs regardless of their physical appearance. Many of the dogs entered in the contest have been rescued from shelters and puppy mills, the organizers told NY Post .
Petunia's victory brings attention to both English and French bulldog breeds, highlighting the diverse characteristics that can emerge from mixed breeding. The hairless feature, while unusual for bulldogs, became a defining characteristic that caught the judges'timesofin attention.Shannon Nyman, a resident of Oregon, entered her pet into the competition, showcasing Petunia's distinctive appearance to the judges and audience. The substantial cash prize of $5,000 (equivalent to over 4 lakh rupees) rewards both the owner and her unique companion.
The unique competition, which celebrates unconventional canine beauty, drew contestants from various regions to showcase their distinctively appearing dogs. Petunia's hairless appearance and mixed bulldog heritage set her apart from other participants in this year's event.
The World's Ugliest Dog Contest has been a beloved tradition in California for 50 years, attracting international attention and participants. The competition aims to promote adoption and celebrate dogs regardless of their physical appearance. Many of the dogs entered in the contest have been rescued from shelters and puppy mills, the organizers told NY Post .
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Petunia's victory brings attention to both English and French bulldog breeds, highlighting the diverse characteristics that can emerge from mixed breeding. The hairless feature, while unusual for bulldogs, became a defining characteristic that caught the judges'timesofin attention.Shannon Nyman, a resident of Oregon, entered her pet into the competition, showcasing Petunia's distinctive appearance to the judges and audience. The substantial cash prize of $5,000 (equivalent to over 4 lakh rupees) rewards both the owner and her unique companion.
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