Happy Face Crowned World's Ugliest Dog

Annual Contest Celebrates Unique Pooches, Promotes Adoption

Petaluma, California - July 24, 2022

In a victory that has both charmed and shocked the world, Happy Face, a 17-year-old Chinese Crested-Chihuahua mix, has been crowned the winner of the 2022 World's Ugliest Dog Contest. The annual event, held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, celebrates unique-looking dogs and promotes the adoption of animals.

With her hairless body, protruding tongue, and squinty eyes, Happy Face stood out among the other contestants, which included dogs of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. NBC's Kerry Sanders, who served as a judge, praised Happy Face for her "unforgettable" look.

Happy Face's victory is a testament to the growing acceptance of dogs with non-traditional appearances. The World's Ugliest Dog contest sends a message that all dogs, regardless of their looks, deserve love and companionship.