World Ugliest Dog Contest

2024 - 6 - 23

Meet Wild Thang: The Adorably Ugly Winner of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest

Pekingese - Petaluma California - Sonoma Marin County Fair - Wild Thang - World's Ugliest Dog contest

Wild Thang, the 8-year-old Pekingese, defies beauty standards to win the title of the world's ugliest dog at the 2024 competition!

Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from Oregon, made headlines as the unconventional champion of the 2024 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest held at the Sonoma Marin County Fair. Despite lacking conventional cuteness, Wild Thang captured hearts and took home the coveted prize in a fiercely competitive event. The competition celebrated uniqueness, showcasing various pups with famous namesakes, highlighting the beauty in imperfections that make all dogs special.

Wild Thang's victory was a triumph for all the underdogs out there, proving that true beauty is about character and individuality, not just looks. With a fluffy appearance that defies traditional standards of beauty, Wild Thang's win sent a powerful message of acceptance and love for all pets, regardless of their outward appearance. The 2024 World's Ugliest Dog contest was not just about physical traits but about celebrating diversity, showcasing how every dog, even the 'ugliest' by society's standards, deserves recognition and appreciation.

As the crowned champion, Wild Thang has become a symbol of breaking stereotypes and embracing uniqueness in the animal world. This adorable yet 'ugly' Pekingese has garnered a strong following of fans who appreciate the non-traditional beauty and charm that Wild Thang exudes. The World's Ugliest Dog contest serves as a reminder that true beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and that loving our pets for who they are is what truly matters.

In a world where perfection is often glorified, Wild Thang's victory resonates as a powerful message of acceptance and inclusivity, teaching us that differences should be celebrated rather than shunned. Wild Thang's win at the 2024 contest will be remembered as a groundbreaking moment in redefining beauty standards and promoting love and compassion for our furry friends.

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Wild Thang crowned winner of 2024 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest (KABC-TV)

Wild Thang took home the prize for the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog at the Sonoma Marin County Fair on Friday.

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Pekingese called Wild Thang wins World's Ugliest Dog contest (The Independent)

Eight-year-old Pekingese from Oregon finally wins hotly contested competition.

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World's Ugliest Dog contest 2024 โ€“ in pictures (The Guardian)

Pups with famous namesakes compete in contest that celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special.

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Super Fluffy 8-year-old Pekingese Wild Thang Wins 2024 World's ... (89.3 KPCC)

An 8-year-old Pekingese is the winner of this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest.

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Meet Wild Thang, officially the 'world's ugliest dog' (The indy100)

Wild Thang has taken home the crown as the world's ugliest dog this year at the 2024 Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California.

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Pekingese named Wild Thang crowned World's Ugliest Dog (WSAZ-TV)

Wild Thang, this year' ...

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Pekingese named Wild Thang crowned World's Ugliest Dog (Knoe.com)

Wild Thang, this year' ...

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Wild Thang wins world's ugliest dog contest in Petaluma (WTOP)

Gluglyโ€ is the word that Ann Lewis uses to describe Wild Thang, her 8-year-old Pekingese from Coos Bay, Oregon.

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'Wild Thang,' an eight-year-old Pekingese, is crowned this year's ... (Toronto Star)

The eight-year-old Pekingese is the winner of the competition.

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World's 'Ugliest' Dog Revealed (Newsweek)

The annual event, held about 38 miles north of San Francisco, California at the Sonoma Marin Fair in Petaluma, has become a beloved tradition that attracts ...

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Pekingese named Wild Thang crowned World's Ugliest Dog (KSLA)

Wild Thang, this year' ...

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Wild Thang crowned winner of 2024 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest (KFSN-TV)

Wild Thang took home the prize for the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog at the Sonoma Marin County Fair on Friday.

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Pekingese named Wild Thang crowned World's Ugliest Dog (KPLC)

Wild Thang, this year' ...

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'World's ugliest dog' is a long-tongued frizz-ball called Wild Thang (CNN)

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest unearthed some true diamonds in the ruff on Friday when it was ...

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2024 'World's Ugliest Dog' Contest: Winner Wild Thang visits TODAY (Today.com)

Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese, won the 2204's World's Ugliest Dog contest and stopped by TODAY to celebrate.

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Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog (BBC News)

The eight-year-old Pekingese took part in the 2024 Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, for the World's Ugliest Dog competition. He faced seven contenders ...

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Oregon dog named Wild Thang wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest (nbc16.com)

Wild Thang, an 8-year-old-Pekingbese, won the World's Ugliest Dog championship at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California on Friday. The World's Ugliest ...

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Oregon dog named Wild Thang wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest (KATU)

Wild Thang, an 8-year-old-Pekingbese, won the World's Ugliest Dog championship at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California on Friday. The World's Ugliest ...

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A Pekingese Named Wild Thang Wins the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog ... (PEOPLE.com)

An 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was named the winner of the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog Contest, held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, ...

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Super fluffy 8-year-old Pekingese from North Bend wins 2024 ... (OPB News)

Wild Thang rests before competing in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 23, 2023. The 6-year-old ...

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Meet the world's ugliest dog (NewsNation Now)

This year's winner is Wild Thang, a Pekingese whose early bout with distemper caused his front teeth to not grow in, causing his tongue to permanently hang out ...

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Oregon Pekingese wins 2024 World's Ugliest Dog Contest (KOIN.com)

As a puppy, Wild Fang contracted distemper, which led his teeth to not grow in, which causes his tongue to stay outside of his mouth. One of his legs also ...

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Oregon dog awarded coveted prize as 'World's Ugliest Dog' (KGW.com)

Oregon dog awarded coveted prize as 'World's Ugliest Dog'. 'Wild Thang' took home first prize after five years of competing and three second-place finishes in ...

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