SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday.

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Pug rescue Jinny Lu celebrates winning first place in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Pug rescue Jinny Lu celebrates winning first place in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Pug rescue Jinny Lu celebrates winning first place in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Chihuahua mix Otto prepares to compete in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Otto went on to win third place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Chihuahua mix Otto prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Otto went on to win third place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Chihuahua mix Otto prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Otto went on to win third place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Pinky, an albino Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix, celebrates winning second place in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Pinky, an albino Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix, celebrates winning second place in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Pinky, an albino Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix, celebrates winning second place in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Held by owner Linda Elmquist, Scooter prepares to compete in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Held by owner Linda Elmquist, Scooter prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Held by owner Linda Elmquist, Scooter prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Chihuahua mix Otto prepares to compete in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Otto went on to win third place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Chihuahua mix Otto prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Otto went on to win third place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Chihuahua mix Otto prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Otto went on to win third place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, prepares to compete in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. She went on to win first place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. She went on to win first place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Jinny Lu, a pug rescue, prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. She went on to win first place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Traveling from Poland, Clara, a 12-year-old Chinese Crested, competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Traveling from Poland, Clara, a 12-year-old Chinese Crested, competes in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Traveling from Poland, Clara, a 12-year-old Chinese Crested, competes in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Winners stand with their trophies during the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Winners stand with their trophies during the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Winners stand with their trophies during the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Poppy, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested, competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Poppy, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested, competes in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Poppy, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested, competes in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Poppy, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested, prepares to compete in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Poppy, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested, prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Poppy, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested, prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Chihuahua mix Otto, held by owner Melinda Berry, competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Otto went on to win third place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Chihuahua mix Otto, held by owner Melinda Berry, competes in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Otto went on to win third place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Chihuahua mix Otto, held by owner Melinda Berry, competes in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Otto went on to win third place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Pinky prepares to compete in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. The albino Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix went on to win second place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Pinky prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. The albino Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix went on to win second place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Pinky prepares to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. The albino Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix went on to win second place. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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