Introduction: The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is an annual event held in California, United States. The contest was created to celebrate the unique beauty of dogs that may not fit traditional standards of beauty. It is a way to promote adoption of animals that are often overlooked in animal shelters. The contest has gained popularity over the years and has become a media sensation with coverage from major news outlets.

History of the Contest

The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest was founded in 1976 by Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and has been held annually ever since. The contest was initially created to promote adoption of dogs that were less likely to be adopted due to their appearance. The contest has evolved over the years, and now includes international participants. The event has become a major attraction, drawing crowds from all over the world.

The 2019 Contest: Who Won?

The 2019 contest was won by a 9-year-old English bulldog named Scamp the Tramp. Scamp was rescued from a shelter in 2014 and was described by his owner, Yvonne Morones, as a "world-class hide-and-seek player". Scamp beat out 18 other contestants to win the title of World’s Ugliest Dog. Scamp’s unique appearance, which included wild hair and a protruding tongue, won over the judges and the crowd.