A winner was crowned in the annual competition for the ugliest dog in the world, and the owner was delighted.
After her dog, Mr. Happy Face, was declared the winner at this year’s ceremony in Petaluma, California, Jeneda Benally took home the $1,500 cash prize.
The 17-year-old Chinese Crested took first place, with a few worthy runners up.
Ann Lewis’ fluffy puppy Wild Thing placed second, while Scotch’s dog Haley Monkey finished third.
The competition, which promotes pet adoption rather than buying from a breeder, was held yesterday in the town of Petaluma, Sonoma County, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Mr Happy Face was adopted by his owner, Jeneda, after he was rescued from a collector’s home.
This year’s jury members included comedians Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart.
Jeneda Benally’s cheerful-looking pup, Mr. Happy Face won the world’s ugliest dog award this year.
Ann Lewis’ dog Wild Thing was a precious second in the competition, sticking her tongue out and always so slightly curly that she fired in all directions
Rescued by China, this beautiful Chinese Water Pug patiently awaits her turn on the podium of the competition.
Many hopeful puppies attended the awards ceremony with their owners, but many were disappointed that they did not receive the award.
Rescued from a collector’s home by his owner, Jeneda, Mr. Happy Face didn’t look too happy with his new title.
Mr Happy Face struggled to show any emotion at the event, while owner Jeneda was smiling when introducing the 17-year-old to the judges.
Jeneda proudly displayed her cub on stage to show it to the judges, comedians Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart
Contestants and their owners waited nervously as they awaited the announcement of the winner of the world’s ugliest dog.
Judges Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart had to make tough decisions but were delighted to meet the pups
Jeneda looked excited as she celebrated winning the $1500 cash prize with Mr. Happy Face after being crowned the world’s ugliest dog.
Despite just getting the mail, Ann Lewis of Oregon proudly displayed her dog Wild Thing in front of the camera after being named the second ugliest dog in the world.
Scotch Haley’s dog, Monkey, finished third in the competition after being defeated at close range by Mr Happy Face and Wild Thing.
After the winner was announced, the top three contestants and their owners took pictures
Looking too cute to enter the competition, this cute little dog patiently waited for the day’s events to end.
The sweet boxer and in all his ugly but beautiful glory was made in front of the jury, who had to make a difficult decision.
A hopeful dog owner sits with his dog at the awards ceremony held yesterday, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Happy Face, with a protruding tongue and a mottled coat, was a worthy winner of the world’s ugliest dog crown, but he had to cover up as the weather turned cold—after all, it barely covers the natural fur to cover. . keep warm
Some owners and their pets are a little disappointed, but hope next year will be theirs.
Source: Daily Mail
