Top Stories· August 17, 2026 at 12:01 p.m.
Pug Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest, Takes Home $5000 and New York Trip
Key takeaways
- Jinny Lu, a six-year old pug, won the World's Ugliest Dog contest
- The winner received $5000 and a trip to New York
- The contest aims to promote adoption of all dogs
A six-year old pug named Jinny Lu won the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest on August 14 at the Sonoma County Fair in California. The victory earned her owner, Michelle Grady, a cash prize of $5000 and a trip to New York where they will appear on NBC's Today Show. This year's event promoted adoption of all dogs, regardless of their physical characteristics.
