Pug Named Jinny Lu Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest in California
The rescue pug earned $5,000 and a trip to New York after placing second last year in the contest’s 50th edition.
- On Friday, August 14, a 6-year-old rescue pug named Jinny Lu won the 2026 World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California.
- Rescued four years ago from South Korea's dog meat trade, Jinny Lu resides at The Pug Hotel in Ukiah, California, marking her fourth contest appearance after placing second last year.
- Organizers awarded the pug and her owner, Michelle Grady, a $5,000 prize and trophy at the 50th anniversary event, while Mug Root Beer featured Jinny Lu on limited-edition cans.
- Following the win, Grady and Jinny Lu traveled to New York City on Monday to appear on NBC's "TODAY" show, where the pug gained national television exposure.
- Beyond the contest, Jinny Lu serves as a rescue ambassador, visiting elementary schools and memory care facilities to promote adoption by showcasing the dogs' "wonderful characters.
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A six-year-old carlin female won the title of "the ugliest dog in the world" on Friday, August 14. Jinny Lu took part for the fifth time in this competition held in Santa Rosa, California, United States, which...
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Carline Jinny Lu, from South Korea, won the 2026 edition of the "World's ugliest dog competition". This event has been held for nearly fifty years in Petaluma, California. Last year, a French bulldog female triumphed.
The winner of the 2026 "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" held in the USA was Jinny Lu, a 6-year-old pug rescued after being abandoned in a box in freezing cold. Competing for the fourth time, Jinny Lu beat eight rivals to claim first place, once again highlighting the importance of pet ownership and the struggles of animal welfare.
Jinny Lu the pug won the California dog competition, which also included dogs with special appearances, difficult fates, and rescues.
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