Petunia Crowned World's Ugliest Dog for Her Loving Spirit

TL;DR
Petunia, a rescued hairless bulldog mix from Oregon, won the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair, emphasizing love over appearance as she was celebrated for her unique charm rather than traditional beauty.
- Petunia Wins the Ugliest Dog Contest by Being Loved, Not by Looking Perfect The New York Times
- Watch: 'World's Ugliest Dog' crowned in California BBC
- Photos: World’s Ugliest Dog Contest winner a hairless pooch named Petunia San Francisco Chronicle
- The "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" contest crowns new winner in California yahoo.com
- Who owns the world’s ugliest dog? Winner crowned at Sonoma County Fair The Press Democrat
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