With her short stubbing, the protruding eyes and a wrinkled face, the two -year -old bitch prevailed against her animal competition. The competition held since the 1970s took place on Friday evening (local time) in Santa Rosa. Owner Shannon Nyman from Oregon proudly accepted the prize money of $ 5,000 (around 4,300 euros).
The five -year -old pug Jinny Lu took second place, whose tongue is his trademark. He had already participated in 2023, but was empty at the time. This time owner Michelle Grady was able to look forward to $ 3,000.
In third place, Poppy, a seven -year -old Chinese skop of Schopfen with almost bare skin and a few white hair, landed. He received $ 2,000 for his performance.
The evaluation took place by a jury that took into account the appearance, personality and the reaction of the audience. To do this, the dogs had to present themselves live on a stage.
Appearance on breakfast television
Petunia can look forward to a trip to New York in addition to her victory bonus. There she will be presented on Monday together with her owner on the Morning show of the US broadcaster NBC.
In the previous year, this honor went to a Pekinese named Wild Thang. The then eight -year -old dog convinced with his dismantling hairstyle and a tongue standing out on the side. According to his owner, as a puppy, he had survived a staupe infection that left lasting physical changes.
The organizers emphasize that the competition is not about making fun of the “ugly” dogs. Rather, one wants to highlight their special and lovable properties. Many participants come from animal shelters, and the event should also draw attention to the adoption of exposed animals.
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