--- title: Ugliest Dogs in the World description: These pups have been recognized at the annual contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair for their unusual looks — and internal beauty, of course. canonical: https://time.com/4830445/ugliest-dogs-in-world/ author: Raisa Bruner article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2017-06-23T20:15:55.000Z article:modified_time: 2023-12-13T06:30:07.000Z og:title: Meet the Past Winners of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest og:description: Meet Zsa Zsa the English bulldog — and the rest of the annual contest's winners og:url: https://time.com/4830445/ugliest-dogs-in-world/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltff8beebca222d06f/698933c2656a3f1da1bd4c7a/zsa-zsa-worlds-ugliest-dog-2018.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 3883 og:image:height: 2184 og:image:alt: US-UGLY-DOG-ANIMAL-OFFBEAT og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Meet the Past Winners of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest twitter:description: Meet Zsa Zsa the English bulldog — and the rest of the annual contest's winners twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltff8beebca222d06f/698933c2656a3f1da1bd4c7a/zsa-zsa-worlds-ugliest-dog-2018.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Meet the Past Winners of the World's Ugliest Dogs Contest > Sponsored content. 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Every edition is assembled by TIME editors rather than generated automatically. ## Video: Zsa Zsa the English Bulldog Wins the World's Ugliest Dog Title [Watch (HLS stream): Zsa Zsa the English Bulldog Wins the World's Ugliest Dog Title](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/GzEVGJjm.m3u8) (0:58)  _Published 2018-06-25. A 9-year-old English bulldog was named the winner of the 2018 World’s Ugliest Dog contest in the San Francisco Bay Area._  by [Raisa Bruner](https://time.com/author/raisa-bruner/)  ## Raisa Bruner Updated: Dec 13, 2023 6:30 AM UTCPublished: Jun 23, 2017 8:15 PM UTC  Zsa Zsa, an English Bulldog, stands on stage after winning The World's Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma, north of San Francisco, California on June 23, 2018\. - Zsa Zsa won first place and was awarded $1500, a trophy, and will be flown to New York for media appearances. Zsa Zsa, an English Bulldog, stands on stage after winning The World's Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma, north of San Francisco, California on June 23, 2018\. - Zsa Zsa won first place and was awarded $1500, a trophy, and will be flown to New York for media appearances. Josh Edelson—AFP/Getty Images  by [Raisa Bruner](https://time.com/author/raisa-bruner/)  ## Raisa Bruner Updated: Dec 13, 2023 6:30 AM UTCPublished: Jun 23, 2017 8:15 PM UTC Each year, one lucky pooch is crowned with the dubious title of [“World’s Ugliest Dog”](http://time.com/5320483/worlds-ugliest-dog-zsa-zsa-bulldog/) at the annual [Sonoma-Marin Fair](http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/worlds-ugliest-dog/) in Petaluma, California. It’s both an honor and a burden, of course, recognizing that these canines have their fair share of superficial flaws — but also are lovable pets in their own right. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the owner, and these owners have found a proud way to display just how much they adore their four-footed companions. The winner of the Ugliest Dog in the World Contest in 2018 was Zsa Zsa, an English bulldog with a pronounced underbite, drooping tongue and barrel-chested stance. The winner of the Ugliest Dog Contest in 2017 went to Martha, a Neapolitan mastiff with bloodshot eyes and sagging jowls, while other years’ champions have included the blind Chinese crested[ Sweepee Rambo](http://time.com/4383864/meet-sweepee-rambo-officially-the-worlds-ugliest-dog/) and and wizened, whiskered Yoda. Take a look through the decade’s winners of the odd title in the gallery above. This year’s competition, held June 23 at the fair for its 25th year, [saw 14 dogs competing](https://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/worlds%5Fugliest%5Fdog%5F2018/) for the ultimate prize: $1,500, a trophy, a donated prize match for Underdog Rescue and a flight to New York for a media appearance where the pup can preen at last. Competition is always fierce amongst the [many canines in the running](http://www.sfgate.com/living/article/Meet-the-adorably-ugly-pups-of-the-World-s-11240852.php#photo-13130569) for that unlikely prize, most of whom have been rescued and have overcome — or are dealing with — some kind of health issues.  Zsa Zsa, an English Bulldog, stands on stage after winning The World's Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma, north of San Francisco, California on June 23, 2018\. - Zsa Zsa won first place and was awarded $1500, a trophy, and will be flown to New York for media appearances. Josh Edelson—AFP/Getty Images  Martha, a Neapolitan Mastiff, shakes water off her head after winning this year's World's Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma, California on June 23, 2017\. T Josh Edelson—AFP/Getty Images  Sweepee Rambo, a Chinese Crested, is presented to judges during the World's Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma, Calif. on June 26, 2015. Josh Edelson—AFP/Getty Images  Quasi Modo, whom the owner claims has a back too short for its body, walks on the stage at The World's Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma, Calif. on June 20, 2014. Josh Edelson—AFP/Getty Images  Peanut, a mutt who is suspected of being a Chihuahua-Shitzu mix, stands near a trophy after winning The World's Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma, Calif. on June 20, 2014. Josh Edelson—AFP/Getty Images  Walle, a Beagle-Basset, walks down the red carpet at the start of the World's Ugliest Dog competition in Petaluma, Calif., on June 21, 2013. Josh Edelson—AFP/Getty Images  An eight year-old Chinese Crested dog called 'Mugly' is pictured during a photocall in London, on June 28, 2012\. Mugly, a former rescue dog, was named the world's ugliest dog at the 'World's Ugliest Dog Competition' in Calif. on June 22, 2012. Andrew Cowie—AFP/Getty Images  A dog named Yoda looks on during the 23rd Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin County Fair on June 24, 2011 in Petaluma, Calif. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  A former winner of the World's Ugliest Dog contest, a chihuahua named Princess Abby, wanders around the staging area of the contest after the 2012 World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma on June 22, 2012 in Calif. Kimihiro Hoshino —AFP/Getty Images  Pabst, a boxer mix, shows off his underbite during the 21st Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair June 26, 2009 in Petaluma, Calif. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  Jeanenne Teed of St. Petersburg, Florida holds her one-eyed, three legged Chinese Crested named Gus before the start of the 20th Annual Ugliest Dog Competition June 20, 2008 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  A Chihuahua named Elwood sits with his tongue out before the start of the 20th Annual Ugliest Dog Competition June 20, 2008 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  The 2006 World's Ugliest Dog, Archie, a Chinese Crested is seen during the 18th annual World's Ugliest Dog competition June 23, 2006 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  Sam, a 14 year old Pure Chinese Crested Hairless dog, carries with it the reputation of being the Ugliest Dog. Anne Cusack—Los Angeles Times/Getty Images  Rascal, a Chinese Crested, poses for a portrait after competing in the World's Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma, Calif. on June 26, 2015. 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