There are millions of species of dogs found all over the world. But whenever it comes to dogs, they are known for being pets and loyal. Some dogs win everyone’s heart with their looks and innocence. But today we will tell you about a dog that has won the title of being the ugliest dog because of its ugliness. Yes, the title of being ugly. Today we will tell you who this dog is and where this competition takes place.
ugly dog
Dogs are known for their loyalty and innocence. Some dogs are so beautiful that they win anyone’s heart. But today we will talk about the world’s ugliest dog. Actually, a competition is organized every year in California, America, in which the ugliest dog is chosen as the winner and given a prize. Let us tell you that this year a dog named Wild Thang has been given the title of the world’s ugliest dog.
Wild Thang
Let us tell you that this year, Wild Thang, a dog from North Bend in the US state of Oregon, has been chosen as the winner of this competition. According to the information, this dog is of the Pekingese breed and is 8 years old. Let us tell you that this breed of dogs was first found in China. Wild Thang has participated in this competition 3 times before, in which he had secured second place all three times.
What disease does Wild Thang have?
According to the information, Wild Thang, who won the title of the ugliest dog, is suffering from a disease called distemper. It is a type of viral disease that infects the respiratory system of animals. Apart from this, this disease also weakens the immune system. The dog’s owner said that Wild Thang survived this problem, but he had to suffer many damages. For example, due to this disease, his teeth do not grow, due to which his tongue remains out. At the same time, his right front leg has also been damaged to some extent. However, the owner Ann says that despite suffering from such a serious disease, Wild Thang is a very cheerful and playful dog.
Ugly dog gets lakhs of rupees
The dog that won this competition was to get a prize of lakhs of rupees. After winning the competition, Wild Thang and his owner Ann Lewis were given a prize money of $5,000 i.e. Rs 4.17 lakh in this competition.
When did the competition start
According to the information, this unique competition has been organized for 50 years. According to the information available on the competition’s website, the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California has hosted the World’s Ugliest Dog Competition for almost 50 years. According to the information, last year this title was won by a 7-year-old Chinese Crested dog named Scooter. Scooter had both his hind legs damaged since birth and he was handed over to an animal control center by a breeder for euthanasia. However, a member of that animal control center named Linda Elmquist adopted him.
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