And the annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest unearthed some true diamonds in the ruff on Friday when it was held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California.
Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese, was crowned the winner and collected the $5,000 prize after five previous attempts.
Rome, a 14-year-old pug, walks the red carpet during the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest.
“He is just a sweet dog – I was just holding him and he loves to be held and cuddled.
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesA 14-year-old, one-eyed pug named Rome snagged second place, making his first appearance in the competition.
Persons:
ruff, ”, Fiona Ma, Thang, Josh Edelson, He’s, Ma, Daisy Mae, Justin Sullivan, pug, Rome, “, Ozzie, Ozzie –
Organizations:
CNN, Sonoma, Marin, Associated Press, Getty
Locations:
Petaluma , California, Wild, Rome, AFP, California, Ukraine