Who's the ugliest of them all? Highlights from World's Ugliest Dog contest

The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest took place at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, California on Friday.

Updated on: Aug 17, 2026 1:20 PM IST

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Otto, a Chihuahua mix, places third in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on August 14, 2026 in Santa Rosa, California.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Klara and her owner Marcelina compete in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on August 14, 2026 in Santa Rosa, California. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Little Prince Wonder competes in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" on August 14, 2026 in Santa Rosa, California. (Getty Images via AFP)

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 Pinky, an albino Pomeranian Chihuahua, wins second place in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Another picture of Pinky. (Getty Images via AFP)

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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. (AFP)

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Scooter, a Chinese Crested, competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest. (AFP)

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Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, celebrates with its ownwer after winning the World's Ugliest Dog Contest/ (AFP)

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Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, prepares to compete in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Jinny Lu with her owner Michelle Grady win first place in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest. (Getty Images via AFP)