Jun 22, 2024 · According to his biography on the fair's press site, Wild Thang contracted distemper from a rescue foster when he was young. "He survived, but not without permanent damage," his bio states.

Jun 24, 2024 · An 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was named the winner of the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog Contest, held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California on Friday, June 21.

Jun 24, 2024 · And the annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest unearthed some true diamonds in the ruff on Friday when it was held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. Wild Thang, an 8-year-old...

Jun 22, 2024 · Wild Thang, an eight-year-old Pekingese, has been crowned the winner of this year's World's Ugliest Dog competition. Held during the 2024 Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, this year's...

Jun 22, 2024 · Wild Thang takes home the first-place trophy for the World's Ugliest Dog. This Pekingese has participated in the event five times. The winner for the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog contest has...

Jun 24, 2024 · Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese, won the 2204's World's Ugliest Dog contest and stopped by TODAY to celebrate. Wild Thang finally took home the crown after competing in the contest four...

Jul 2, 2024 · Wild Thang’s unique appearance is a result of an illness he contracted as a puppy from a foster dog. At just 10 weeks old, Wild Thang was diagnosed with canine distemper, a dangerous virus that prevented the growth of his teeth and caused a …

Jun 22, 2024 · F or Pekingese Wild Thang, and his owner Ann Lewis, winning the title of “World’s Ugliest Dog” is not an insult but an honor. The pup hailing from Coos Bay, Oregon, is the 2024 winner of...

Jan 23, 2025 · After five attempts, Wild Thang, an eight-year-old Pekingese, was crowned the world’s ugliest dog. Old English Sheepdog. Image via Depositphotos. The event took place at the 2024 Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. The ugliest dog competition. Image by NEWS CENTER Maine on YouTube.

Jun 23, 2024 · Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from Oregon, beat seven other competitors to gain the title world's ugliest dog at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday.