World's Ugliest Dog Contest: Zsa Zsa the English bulldog slurps up 2018 title
An English bulldog has fetched the crown in the 2018 World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma, California.
According to The Associated Press, Zsa Zsa, a 9-year-old pooch from Anoka, Minnesota, won the pageant Saturday, beating out more than a dozen less-than-pretty pups for the $1,500 grand prize.
The Latest: English bulldog Zsa Zsa is named the winner of the 2018 World's Ugliest Dog contest. https://t.co/pIZMgkoJa2
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 24, 2018
According to the event's website, Zsa Zsa "was a puppy mill dog for five years in Missouri, and instead of placing her in a loving home at her end of breeding, she was put in a dog auction." After Underdog Rescue saved the uncomely canine, current owner Megan Brainard found her on Petfinder and adopted her.
Check out some memorable moments from this year's contest below:
Congratulations to the 2018 #WorldsUgliestDog Contest WINNER Zsa Zsa! Charming the judges with her beauty and talent Zsa Zsa pulled in front of the pack, taking this year’s crown at the #SonomaMarinFair! @pawscouttag pic.twitter.com/pVAXgT3BzZ
— Sonoma-Marin Fair (@SonomaMarinFair) June 24, 2018
Meet Zsa Zsa and owner Megan Brainard! Her tongue almost drags on the floor when he walks. It’s real! She got a manicure just for this occasion. #WorldsUgliestDog #SonomaMarinFair pic.twitter.com/G6FwHTbjq3
— Sonoma-Marin Fair (@SonomaMarinFair) June 24, 2018
While the judges tally points and decide this year’s #WorldsUgliestDog Contest winner, reigning queen Martha makes an appearance! pic.twitter.com/4hO4jJoUUE
— Sonoma-Marin Fair (@SonomaMarinFair) June 24, 2018
Meet Rooby Roux and owner Kelly Wilson. She is blind, but has a great sense of smell and hearing! Not to mention her fabulous mullet. #WorldsUgliestDog #SonomaMarinFair pic.twitter.com/zMsatgDGss
— Sonoma-Marin Fair (@SonomaMarinFair) June 24, 2018
Meet Tee Tee and owner Linda Elmquist. Tee Tee was a homeless dog and was on the streets of Tucson, rough around the edges. #WorldsUgliestDog #SonomaMainFair pic.twitter.com/kUluQYZEgC
— Sonoma-Marin Fair (@SonomaMarinFair) June 24, 2018
Meet Scamp and owner Yvonne Morones. Scamp is sexy and he knows it! He has a strong stench, but blames it on others. #WorldsUgliestDog #SonomaMarinFair pic.twitter.com/yMfEzlAnQF
— Sonoma-Marin Fair (@SonomaMarinFair) June 24, 2018
Meet Ozzie and owner Edie Partridge! He is a rescue dog and it is his 1st year competing! #WorldsUgliestDog #SonomaMarinFair pic.twitter.com/7HHc5OAlFv
— Sonoma-Marin Fair (@SonomaMarinFair) June 24, 2018
