Winner of world's 'ugliest dog' competition crowned
Dogs in all sorts of shapes and sizes met up in California for the World's Ugliest Dog contest. Facing some tough competition, the top prize - and title of official ugliest dog - was awarded to Wild Thang. Her hair certainly lives up to her name!
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Wild Thang's owner - Ann Lewis - was super proud. She had been submitting Wild Thang to the competition for four years before finally taking home the top prize
Although ugly is in the title, the competition is all about celebrating the weird and wonderful about our furry friends. Let's take a look at some of the runners-up...
Rome - the ugly pug with the wonky tongue - came in second place and was crowned the People's Choice Winner
Daisy Mae got a podium spot with a third place finish
Daisy Mae was carried to the stage by her owner!
Freddie the Brussels-Griffon/Pug got lots of cheers from the crowd...
... and Poppy the Chinese Crested dog got lots of attention with her funky hairdo
The winner of the competition got $5000 - which is just under £4000. Congratulations Wild Thang, we hope you get lots of treats!