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Petunia Crowned 2025 World’s Ugliest Dog, Set to Feature on MUG Root Beer Cans

Her Sonoma County Fair win secures a $5,000 prize, a Today Show appearance along with branded merchandise to highlight rescue dog adoption

Overview

  • Petunia was rescued from a Las Vegas hoarder breeder by Luvable Dog Rescue before being adopted by Shannon Nyman in Eugene, Oregon.
  • Her owner protects her hairless skin with daily coconut oil and sunscreen treatments.
  • MUG Root Beer will unveil Petunia-themed limited-edition cans, T-shirts and dog toys through its TikTok shop starting Aug. 11.
  • Jinny Lu, a pug rescued from Korea, earned second place and the Spirit Award, while Poppy, a one-eyed Chinese Crested mix, took third.
  • Contest organizers mandated veterinary health records and on-site screenings in a half-century tradition aimed at celebrating canine imperfections and promoting shelter adoption.