Photos: Scamp the Tramp wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest

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The bug-eyed, dreadlocked Scamp the Tramp took top honors Friday night at the 31st annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

Scamp the Tramp rests after winning the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Scamp the Tramp is held by Darlene Wright after winning the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., on Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Dane Andrew kisses his dog Rascal before the start of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, Friday, June 21, 2019 in Petaluma, Calif. Andrew says that although Rascal has taken top honors in eight competitions, he has yet to win Petaluma. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Scamp the Tramp celebrates after taking top honors in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 21, 2019. At left is Kerry Sanders, one of the judges. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Himisaboo, who also goes by Trump Dog, competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Dane Andrew holds Rascal aloft while competing in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 21, 2019. Andrew says that although Rascal has taken top honors in eight competitions, he has yet to win Petaluma. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Scamp the Tramp is held after taking top honors in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 21, 2019. At left is Kerry Sanders, a reporter who served as one of the judges. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Tee Tee prepares to compete in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Wild Thang, a 3-year-old Pekingese, competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest with owner Ann Lewis at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 21, 2019. Wild Thing went on to win second place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Puka prepares to compete in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., on Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Wild Thang, a 3-year-old Pekingese, competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 21, 2019. Wild Thing went on to take second place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Scamp the Tramp rests after winning the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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