Mop dog Ginny Lu wins world's ugliest dog contest
A six-year-old Pekingese named Ginny Lu won the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest in Santa Rosa, California, after being rescued from a wooden box in the mountains of South Korea during a harsh winter. She received a $5,000 prize, a trophy, and a trip to New York.
Consensus
- Ginny Lu, a six-year-old Pekingese, won the 'World's Ugliest Dog' competition in Santa Rosa, California.
- Ginny Lu was rescued from a wooden box in the mountains of South Africa during winter.
- The contest aims to promote dog adoption and celebrate unique appearances.
- Ginny Lu previously participated in the contest and placed second in the prior year.
- The winner received a $5,000 cash prize, a trophy, and a trip to NewYork.
- Second place went to a white Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix named Pinky, and third to a Chihuahua mix named Otto.
- Many contestants, including the winner, were rescued from shelters or abusive conditions.
Points of divergence
- The winner was a two-year-old bulldog named Petunia, recognized as the world's ugliest dog on August 10, 2025. — vm
- Ginny Lu is a Pekingese, not a Pekingese. — tg_echoonline_news
- The winner's owners received 420,000 rubles (approx. $5,000). — vesti
- The contest was held on August 15, 2025. — vm
- Ginny Lu lives in a shelter for elderly and abused Pekingese. — tg_echoonline_news
- The winner's image will be used on beer cans produced by the contest's sponsor. — vm
- Ginny Lu participated in the contest for the fourth time and won the title. — fontanka
Coverage (4 sources)
- In the US they chose the ugliest dog in the world — just look at this cute one — Фонтанка
- Mops Ginny Lou became the winner of the contest 'The ugliest dog in the world' — Вечерняя Москва
- The ugliest dog in the world was recognized as a six-year-old poodle — Вести
- World's Ugliest Dog Award Given to Rescued Korean Mopsoh named Jinny Lu — ЭХО / Новости