World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

The 25th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma, Calif., drew dogs and media from around the world to the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds. See which ugly dog stole the show and take a look at many of the canine contestants vying for the title. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Walle, a beagle, bassett hound, and boxer mix, was dubbed World’s Ugliest Dog. Walle, and his owner, received $1,500 plus a trophy and will appear on several television shows in the coming week. Judges liked his waddle and judge Brian Sobel told the Associated Press: “This dog looked like he’s been photoshopped with pieces from various dogs and maybe a few other animals.’’ Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Penny, a pure bread pug, awaits the start of the competition. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Grovie, a pug, seemed happy to compete. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Ty Oppelt holds his dog Ellie Mae, a Chinese crested. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Isaboo poses for a portrait while competing. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Annie Ragsdale reacted after her dog Roo, a Chinese crested, won the pedigree part of the competition. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Sophie, a chihuahua mix, waits her turn to go on stage. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Linda Elmquist and her dog Josie, a Chinese crested, posed for photos. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Roman posed for a portrait while competing. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Jon Adler posed with Icky, a Chinese crested, before the competition. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Rascal poses for a portrait. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Mayzie Brown, a Pomeranian, walks on stage during the compeition.Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Thomas Cotrel and his dog Eleanor, a Chinese crested, prepared to compete. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Ellie Mae, a Chinese crested, with his owner Ty Oppelt. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Josie, a Chinese crested, shook while walking before the competition. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!

Walle, the big winner, takes a seat. Do you have an ugly dog? Share a photo with us!