US: World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner in California.

SHOTLIST: CALIFORNIA, US (AUG. 14, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF CONTESTANT DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS/ JUDGES SPEAKING/ WINNERS RECEIVING PRIZES/ CONTESTANTS POSING FOR PHOTOS CALIFORNIA, US - AUG. 14, 2026: The 2026 "World's Ugliest Dog" contest was held at the Sonoma County Event Center in Santa Rosa, California, on Friday, Aug. 14. A dog named Jennie Leu was crowned the winner of this year's competition, while Pinky took second place and Otto finished third.