50 Ugly Dogs That Are Still So Darn Cute
Updated: Jul. 26, 2021For nearly 30 years, ugly dogs have vied for the crown in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest. Check out these top contenders!
The world’s ugliest dogs
Even ugly dogs can be cute, especially when they flash those puppy dog eyes and snuggle up next to you. So many people agree that ugly dogs are adorable that the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest has been held annually for almost 30 years. Owners from around the globe bring their pups to Petaluma, California, to celebrate each and every dog’s unique beauty. The dogs walk up and down the red carpet in front of judges, international media, celebrity hosts, and fans.
The contest promotes the love of all dogs and encourages people to adopt because many of the contestants came from shelters and puppy mills. Not every dog has to meet the kennel club’s pedigree standards to be a great addition to any home. Read on to take a look at some of the adorable contestants from the past few years.
Scamp the Tramp
Look at those locks.
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Jake
This enthusiastic pup knows how to smile for the camera.
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Rascal Deux
Look at her style. Rascal has appeared on America’s Got Talent and the cover of a magazine.
Tostito
That tongue is ready to give kisses all day long.
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Grendel
This Mastiff/American Staffordshire mix is the most gentle giant.
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Josie
Josie doesn’t need any jewellery to make her one of the cutest ugly dogs.
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Himisaboo
That cute combover won the hearts of this pup’s parents.
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Willie Wonka
Willie, an American Staffordshire Terrier mix, is only 7 months old but already has a following on Instagram, has met some pretty cool celebrities, and even made an appearance on TV.
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Meatloaf
Meatloaf’s nicknames include Meaty, Meat Monster, Mystery Meat, and Beefsquatch.
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Zsa Zsa
Zsa Zsa’s adorable face and swaying tongue won him first place in 2018’s World’s Ugliest Dog Competition. Many of these dogs were left on the streets or abandoned, but now they have a loving home.
Martha
The year before Zsa Zsa took home the blue ribbon, Martha, a Neapolitan Mastiff, won first in the 2017 competition.
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Daisy
Daisy’s favourite place to be is half asleep in her mom’s arms.
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Precious
This chihuahua got a few bonus points for sporting this adorable polka-dot outfit.
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Sweepee Rambo
Sweepee Rambo swept the competition and took home first place in the 2016 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.
Smeagle
Smeagle sniffs out the competition.
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Mugly
On top of being known as one of the cutest ugly dogs around, Mugly is also a therapy dog.
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Zoomer
Zoomer blocked out the competition with his big hair.
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Reggie
Reggie has the sweetest eyes that get his owners to give him lots of treats.
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Frodo
Frodo is sticking his tongue out in hopes of getting some food
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Cyndy Loo Whoo
Cyndy Loo Whoo would fit in great in a Dr. Seuss book.
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Blanquito
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Peanut
Peanut was the winner of the 2014 competition. His owner proudly shows her off to the crowd.
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Mayzie Brown
Mayzie proudly walks across the stage at the 2013 competition. All of that fluff is sure to make her a top contender.
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Walle
Walle is a Beagle Bassett Hound and Boxer Mix. He won the competition in 2013, it was probably because of that adorable smile.
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Eleanor
This pup is so happy to be out and about with her dad that she doesn’t even care about winning.
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Elli Mae
Ellie Mae is a Chinese Crested and you will rarely see her with her tongue in her mouth.
Roo
Roo won the Pedigree Part of the 25th Anniversary World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.
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Pabst
Pabst’s cute teeth won him first place in 2010.
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