Overview

• Petunia appeared on the TODAY show on August 11 with handler Shannon Nyman, three days after her triumph at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.
• The 2-year-old hairless French bulldog mix earned $5,000 and a limited-edition Mug Root Beer merchandise deal as the 2025 contest champion.
• Rescued in May from a Las Vegas hoarding situation, Petunia underwent corrective surgery for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome and is now reported to be healthy.
• Now in its nearly 50th year, the contest uses ‘wonky’ canines to champion adoption over irresponsible breeding and fund veterinary care for rescue dogs.
• Luvable Dog Rescue plans to launch Wonky Dog, a for-profit LLC, to leverage Petunia’s win and boost donations for shelter animal support.