epa11429647 Wild Thang, an eight-year-old Pekingese and his owner, Anne Lewis on stage after being annouced as the first place winner during the 2024 World?s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, USA, 20 June 2024. The World's Ugliest Dog Contest has been going strong for over 30 years and is a testament that the pedigree does not define the pet. This world-renowned annual event celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO
