18 Photos Of The Most Adorable “Ugly” Dogs

Author Katherine Viloria

March 11th, 2020 4:11 PM

It’s not every day that you might be rewarded for ugliness. But B1039 is doing just that with the Mutt Madness 2020 photo contest. We’re looking for Southwest Florida’s ugliest pup.

If you’re not a blind dog parent and you know that describes your adorably ugly fur baby, then don’t just sit there wagging your tail. Upload a photo of your mutt for a chance to win a Diamond Pet Pendant.

To enter our Mutt Madness 2020 photo contest, click here. 

Every year, the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest takes place in Petaluma, California as part of the Sonoma-Marin Fair, to decide which of the dogs entered in the contest is the ugliest.

Check out some of the participants and winners of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest:

• Canines Compete In World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 24: Linda Elmquist of Tucson, Arizona, holds her dog Josie during the 2016 World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on June 24, 2016 in Petaluma, California. Sweepee Rambo, a blind Chinese Crested dog, won the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 24: Yvonne Morones of Santa Rosa, California, holds her dog Scamp during the 2016 World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on June 24, 2016 in Petaluma, California. Sweepee Rambo, a blind Chinese Crested dog, won the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 24: A Chinese Crested dog named Rascal Deux of Sunnyvale, California, looks on during the 2016 World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on June 24, 2016 in Petaluma, California. Sweepee Rambo, a blind Chinese Crested dog, won the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 24: Heather Wilson of Payette, Idaho, holds her dog Himisaboo the 2016 World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on June 24, 2016 in Petaluma, California. Sweepee Rambo, a blind Chinese Crested dog, won the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 24: Jason Wurtz of Van Nuys, California, holds his dog Sweepee Rambo after winning the 2016 World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on June 24, 2016 in Petaluma, California. Sweepee Rambo, a blind Chinese Crested dog, won the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 24: A dog named Icky of Davis, California, looks on during the 2016 World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on June 24, 2016 in Petaluma, California. Sweepee Rambo, a blind Chinese Crested dog, won the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 21: Penny, a Pug, looks on during the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California. Walle, a basset and beagle mix won the honor of being the world's ugliest dog. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 21: Rascal, a Chinese Crested, is held up for the audience during the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California. Walle, a basset and beagle mix won the honor of being the world's ugliest dog. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 21: Josie, a Chinese Crested, looks on before the start of the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California. Dogs from all over the country are competing for the honor of being the world's ugliest dog. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 21: Heather Peoples holds her dog Reggie, a Peruvian mix, before the start of the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair on June 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California. Dogs from all over the country are competing for the honor of being the world's ugliest dog. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: Dane Andrew holds his dog Rascal during the World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Marin-Sonoma County Fair on June 21, 2019 in Petaluma, California. A dog named Scamp the Tramp from Santa Rosa, California won the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: A dog named Puka looks on before the start of the World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Marin-Sonoma County Fair on June 21, 2019 in Petaluma, California. Ugly dogs from across the country participate in the World's Ugliest Dog contest. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 23: A Neapolitan Mastiff named Martha rests on the stage after after winning the 2017 World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on June 23, 2017 in Petaluma, California. Martha, a Neapolitan Mastiff, became the World's Ugliest Dog during the Sonoma-Marin Fair. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 23: Shirley Zindler of Sebastopol, California sits with her Neapolitan Mastiff named Martha after after winning the 2017 World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on June 23, 2017 in Petaluma, California. Martha, a Neapolitan Mastiff, became the World's Ugliest Dog during the Sonoma-Marin Fair. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 24: A dog named Yoda looks on during the 23rd Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin County Fair on June 24, 2011 in Petaluma, California. Yoda won the $1,000 top prize as the world's ugliest dog. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 24: A dog named Pabst looks on during the 23rd Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin County Fair on June 24, 2011 in Petaluma, California. Yoda won the $1,000 top prize as the world's ugliest dog. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 26: Pabst, a boxer mix, shows off his underbite during the 21st Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair June 26, 2009 in Petaluma, California. Pabst, a four year-old boxer mix won the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  PETALUMA, CA - JUNE 22: Kristin Maszkiewicz holds her Japanese Crested dog, Pee Wee Martini at the 2007 World's Ugliest Dog Contest June 22, 2007 in Petaluma, California. Pee Wee Martini, like many dogs in the contest was saved by one of many animal rescue organizations found across the country. (Photo by David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

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