In a TODAY exclusive, Petunia and her handler Shannon Nyman stop by the plaza after being crowned the winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest. “Even a wonky dog is deserved to be loved,” Nyman says.

The 2-year-old hairless French bulldog mix appeared live on TODAY alongside handler Shannon Nyman on Aug. 11. She basked in her victory, three days after winning $5,000, a spot on limited-edition cans from sponsor Mug Root Beer and the coveted bragging rights for being selected as the World's Ugliest Dog.

"Ugly" by name; fierce by nature. Here are the highlights of this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest.View on euronews