Pekingese named Wild Thang crowned World’s Ugliest Dog

PETALUMA, Calif. (Grey Information) – An 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang has been topped the World’s Ugliest Canine in California on Friday.

The World’s Ugliest Canine contest is held yearly on the Sonoma-Marin Truthful in Petaluma.

Wild Thang, this 12 months’s champion, has completed in second place within the contest thrice in earlier years.

The canine’s look is characterised by a lolling tongue and unruly fur.

He was born and raised in Los Angeles till not too long ago shifting to Oregon along with his proprietor Ann Lewis.

He and his proprietor took residence the highest prize, a $5,000 verify.

Based on Wild Thang’s bio, he contracted distemper as a pet from a rescue foster, which induced his tongue to stay out.

Regardless of his bodily points, Wild Thang’s proprietor stated he’s completely happy and wholesome.

The World’s Ugliest Canine contest has been a spotlight on the honest for nearly 50 years.

It promotes adopting canines, particularly senior canines, from shelters as a substitute of breeders.

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