# Canine Beauty Queens The World's Ugliest Dog Contest Crowns Another Winner By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-27 | Updated 2010-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-ugliest-dog-contest References: [dlisted](http://www.dlisted.com/node/37817) & [strivefor3000.gather](http://strivefor3000.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978330780) It looks like we have another prissy [beauty queen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-intelligence) to deal with; this time, however, she is a [dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-accessories-collection), and she is not that beautiful. This year's winner of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest is a genetic freak -- it is easy to see why she won. Princess Abby Francis is her name, and being a Chihuahua-mix is her game. With spindly, spider-like legs and a permanently-closed eye that makes her look like she is flirting with you, it is no wonder that she is the winner of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celebration of Uniqueness:** This trend highlights the growing acceptance and celebration of unique and unconventional beauty standards in various competitions, opening up opportunities for inclusive branding and marketing campaigns. - **Pet Fashion and Grooming:** This trend indicates the increasing importance placed on pet grooming and fashion, presenting opportunities for innovative products and services catering to pet owners' desire to enhance their animals' appearance. - **Embracing Imperfections:** This trend emphasizes the shift towards embracing imperfections and celebrating individuals or animals who do not conform to traditional beauty standards, creating opportunities for brands to promote self-acceptance and body positivity. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Beauty and Fashion:** The pet beauty and fashion industry can capitalize on the trend by developing specialized products and accessories designed to enhance pets' appearance and cater to their owners' sense of style. - **Pet Competitions and Events:** The pet competitions and events industry can leverage the trend by organizing inclusive contests that celebrate uniqueness, offering sponsorship opportunities for brands to align with inclusive values. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can benefit from the trend by creating campaigns that challenge beauty standards and promote self-acceptance, resonating with diverse audiences and fostering brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Therapy Dog Brand Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newest-cadbury-bunny.md) - [AI Beauty Pageants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-ai.md) - [Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-dogs.md) - [Easter Cat Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-bunny-tryouts-2023.md) - [Adorable Pet Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-snuggle-officers.md) - [Rescue Pet-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-bunny-tryouts.md) - [Beer-Branded Dog Brackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light-bark-bracket.md) - [Premium Pet-Friendly Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimutt-giveaway.md) - [Chief Barketing Officer Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-barketing-officer.md)