“Ugly dog” a term used for dogs that are unusual in appearance, lack the normal criteria of being fluffy, cute and adoring. These dogs maybe different but for some people, are as adorable as others.

We have a winner for this year's ugliest dog contest — and wow, is she cute! Petunia was crowned as the winner of the 2025 "World's Ugliest Dog" contest on Aug. 8 with her owner, Shannon Nyman, by her ...