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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

Petunia and owner Shannon Nyman, right, celebrate winning first place in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.
Petunia
Petunia, a hairless French bulldog mix from Eugene, Ore., wins first place in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa.

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.