World Ugliest Dog

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Meet Wild Thang: The Unbeatable Five-Time World's Ugliest Dog Champion

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Get to know the eight-year-old Pekingese, Wild Thang, who finally clinched the title in the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog Contest after years of trying. Learn more about his owner and the heartwarming story behind their victory!

Wild Thang, an eight-year-old Pekingese, has emerged victorious in the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog Contest after competing for the title multiple times. The canine from Oregon, named Wild Thang, and his owner Ann Lewis have finally achieved their dream of winning the highly sought-after title. The Sonoma-Marin Fair's annual competition witnessed Wild Thang standing out among the eight dogs vying for the crown.

Despite his unconventional appearance, winning the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest was not taken as an insult by Wild Thang and Ann Lewis. For them, it was an honor to be recognized in this unique competition. Wild Thang's tenacity and determination over the years have now paid off, making him a beloved champion among his fans.

This victory marks Wild Thang's first win in the competition, despite being a consistent competitor in the event held in Petaluma, California. The fluffy and endearing Pekingese has captured the hearts of many with his charm and personality, proving that beauty truly lies in the eye of the beholder.

In a heartwarming turn of events, Wild Thang, the 'World's Ugliest Dog' winner, has shown that appearances are not everything when it comes to winning hearts. His journey to the top serves as an inspiring tale of persistence and resilience in the face of unconventional standards of beauty. With this victory, Wild Thang and Ann Lewis have solidified their place in the history of the beloved competition.

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Five-time World's Ugliest Dog contestant Wild Thang named winner ... (ABC News)

An adult Pekingese has won this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest after vying for the title for years on end.

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Eight-year-old pekingese Wild Thang wins World's Ugliest Dog contest (The Guardian)

Eight dogs vied for the title in the Sonoma-Marin Fair's disagreeable-looking dog competition.

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Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog (BBC News)

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

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Meet the 2024 Winner of the 'World's Ugliest Dog' Contest (TIME)

For Pekingese Wild Thang, and his owner Ann Lewis, winning the title of “World's Ugliest Dog” is not an insult but an honor. The pup hailing from Coos Bay, ...

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A Tenacious Pekingese Is the 'World's Ugliest' Dog, After Many Tries (The New York Times)

Meet Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from Oregon who had sought the title of “World's Ugliest” for years. Now, it's finally his.

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Super fluffy 8-year-old Pekingese Wild Thang wins 2024 World's ... (NPR)

This is the first victory for the canine, a five-time competitor in the annual event, held in the northern California city of Petaluma.

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Pekingese named Wild Thang wins World's Ugliest Dog - UPI.com (UPI.com)

A longtime runner up in California's World's Ugliest Dog Contest finally got his crown Friday.

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Wild Thang crowned winner of 2024 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest (KGO-TV)

Wild Thang took home the prize for the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog at the Sonoma Marin County Fair on Friday.

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Pekingese called Wild Thang wins World's Ugliest Dog contest (The Independent)

Eight-year-old Pekingese from Oregon finally wins hotly contested competition.

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Wild Thang crowned winner of 2024 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest (WLS-TV)

Wild Thang took home the prize for the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog at the Sonoma Marin County Fair on Friday.

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Wild Thang crowned winner of 2024 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest (KFSN-TV)

Wild Thang took home the prize for the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog at the Sonoma Marin County Fair on Friday.

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World's Ugliest Dog contest 2024 – in pictures (The Guardian)

Pups with famous namesakes compete in contest that celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special.

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Pekingese named Wild Thang crowned World's Ugliest Dog (FOX 8 Live WVUE)

Wild Thang, this year' ...

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Pekingese named Wild Thang crowned World's Ugliest Dog (Live 5 News WCSC)

Wild Thang, this year' ...

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Pekingese named Wild Thang crowned World's Ugliest Dog (WYMT News)

Wild Thang, this year' ...

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Pekingese named Wild Thang crowned World's Ugliest Dog (KCBD)

Wild Thang, this year' ...

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Wild Thang wins world's ugliest dog contest in Petaluma (WTOP)

Glugly” is the word that Ann Lewis uses to describe Wild Thang, her 8-year-old Pekingese from Coos Bay, Oregon.

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Pekingese named Wild Thang crowned World's Ugliest Dog (KSLA)

Wild Thang, this year' ...

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World's 'Ugliest' Dog Revealed (Newsweek)

The annual event, held about 38 miles north of San Francisco, California at the Sonoma Marin Fair in Petaluma, has become a beloved tradition that attracts ...

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Wild Thang crowned world's ugliest dog (Daily Advertiser)

An eight-year-old pekingese dog has been crowned the world's ugliest dog. The annual competition is held at the...

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Wild Thang takes top spot in Worlds Ugliest Dog Contest (The Northern Daily Leader)

Resilient Pekingese Wild Thang secures the World's Ugliest Dog title, showing that beauty is in every dog's unique imperfections.

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