(NewsNation) — The world’s “ugliest dog” has been named after a competition held in Petaluma, California, that organizers say is to celebrate all dogs, including the less photogenic.

The World’s Ugliest Dog contest has been a highlight at the fair for almost 50 years and promotes adopting dogs from shelters, instead of breeders, especially senior dogs. Second place went to a ...

The World’s Ugliest Dog competition has been held for nearly 50 years and ‘celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique,’ according to its website. Wild Thang’s ...

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The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is an annual competition held in Petaluma, a city in California, United States. The event ...

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The annual competition focuses on celebrating the uniqueness of all dogs and the benefits of adopting. “The annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is not about making fun of ‘ugly’ dogs ...

“The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest continues to celebrate the beauty of individuality and the unbreakable spirit of these remarkable canines,” organizers said in a statement. “These dogs ...

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The annual competition focuses on celebrating the uniqueness of all dogs and the benefits of adopting. “The annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is not about making fun of ‘ugly’ dogs ...