Petunia’s journey to stardom started far from the spotlight. The 2-year-old rescue dog spent her early life in Las Vegas with a backyard breeder and hoarder, until rescuers from Luvable Dog Rescue in Oregon stepped in.

They brought her north, where she received long-overdue medical care, a spay, and surgery to correct an elongated palate, a painful condition that made every breath a struggle, as reported by The New York Times .

Petunia also happens to be a rare hairless French bulldog mix — and now, the proud winner of the 2025 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

A celebration of ‘imperfect’ perfection

Every summer at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, California, dogs from around the country gather for a celebration like no other. The 2025 contest took place this past Friday, marking

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