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Meet the lovable misfits at the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

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Updated Aug. 15, 2026, 11:40 a.m. ET
Jinny Lu wins first place in the " World's Ugliest Dog Contest " on Aug. 14, 2026 in Santa Rosa, Calif. A pug named Jinny Lu won first place with a $5,000 prize and a trip to New York where she will appear on NBC's "Today" show.
Jinny Lu wins first place in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on Aug. 14, 2026 in Santa Rosa, Calif. A pug named Jinny Lu won first place with a $5,000 prize and a trip to New York where she will appear on NBC's "Today" show.
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Little Prince Wonder competes in the " World's Ugliest Dog Contest ."
Little Prince Wonder competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
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Otto, a Chihuahua mix with a severe double cleft lip and cleft palate, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Aug. 14, 2026. Otto took the third place in the competition.
Otto, a Chihuahua mix with a severe double cleft lip and cleft palate, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Aug. 14, 2026. Otto took the third place in the competition.
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Klara and her owner Marcelina compete in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
Klara and her owner Marcelina compete in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
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Little Prince Wonder, a Chinese Crested, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
Little Prince Wonder, a Chinese Crested, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
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Scooter, a Chinese Crested, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
Scooter, a Chinese Crested, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
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Pinky, an albino Pomeranian Chihuahua, wins second place in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on Aug. 14, 2026 in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Pinky, an albino Pomeranian Chihuahua, wins second place in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on Aug. 14, 2026 in Santa Rosa, Calif.
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Klara and her owner Marcelina compete in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
Klara and her owner Marcelina compete in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
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Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, celebrates with its owner after winning the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on Aug. 14, 2026.
Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, celebrates with its owner after winning the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on Aug. 14, 2026.
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Otto, a Chihuahua mix with a severe double cleft lip and cleft palate, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
Otto, a Chihuahua mix with a severe double cleft lip and cleft palate, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
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Poppy stands on the judging table while competing in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on Aug. 14, 2026.
Poppy stands on the judging table while competing in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on Aug. 14, 2026.
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Otto, a Chihuahua mix with a severe double cleft lip and cleft palate, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog."
Otto, a Chihuahua mix with a severe double cleft lip and cleft palate, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog."
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Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, celebrates with its owner after winning the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, celebrates with its owner after winning the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest."
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Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on Aug. 14, 2026.
Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on Aug. 14, 2026.
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