A title that many would not want. Petunia, a young female French bulldog, officially became the ugliest dog in the world on Friday, reports People. The 2-year-old animal won the competition organized each year in the United States, which only celebrates canids with unsightly physique.
The particularity of Petunia: it has absolutely no hair, a line which is not at all characteristic of its race. She succeeds Wild Thang, an 8 -year -old Beijing woman elected the ugliest dog in the world in 2024, especially for her shaggy head and her tongue during constantly out of her mouth.
“Pedigree does not define the animal”
The owner of Petunia has thus won a check for 5,000 dollars and her dog will appear on a limited edition of beer cans whose brand sponsors the competition. Competition, as the website indicates, aims to “celebrate imperfections that make all special and unique dogs”.
The competition has existed for fifty years in the United States for fifty years. It shows that “pedigree does not define the animal” and sensitizes adoption. Indeed, most dogs in the running come from puppy farms and illegal farms. This is particularly the case of Petunia, rescued in an unsanitary farm near Los Angeles.
The competition is thus an opportunity to offer entertainment and to inform the public about the adoption and care necessary for the health of many dogs and races. According to Bfmtvthere are several similar competitions around the world, including one that is held every year in the United Kingdom.
