Pug Named Jinny Lu Crowned Winner of World’s Ugliest Dog Contest
Jinny Lu, a 6-year-old pug, won the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" at the Sonoma County Fair.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 15, 2026 —
PETALUMA, Calif. – A 6-year-old pug named Jinny Lu has taken home the top honor at the annual “World’s Ugliest Dog Contest,” held at the Sonoma County Fair.
Jinny Lu, a pug, was awarded the title after competing against other canine contestants. The contest, a long-standing tradition at the fair, celebrates dogs that possess unique and unconventional appearances.
The Sonoma County Fair provides a platform for these dogs to be recognized and admired for their distinctiveness. While the term “ugly” is used in the contest’s name, participants and attendees often highlight the dogs’ charming personalities and the love they bring to their owners.
Details regarding the specific criteria used for judging or the number of other contestants were not provided. The event took place at the Sonoma County Fair, though the exact date of the contest within the fair’s duration was not specified.
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