The crowd erupted in cheers, and Wild Thang — an 8-year-old Pekingese — was hoisted into the air. After several unsuccessful attempts, at long last, he had won the coveted World’s Ugliest Dog contest.

Friday was an auspicious day for an 8-year-old Pekingese with a bad right leg and plenty of personality. "Wild Thang," the Pekingese pooch with a rogue tongue, was crowned the "World's Ugliest Dog" at ...

Fifth time was the charm for the 8-year-old canine, a previous contestant in the annual competition Courtesy of World's Ugliest Dog The 2024 World's Ugliest Dog winner is a familiar face. An ...

Meet Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from Oregon who had sought the title of “World’s Ugliest” for years. Now, it’s finally his. By Aimee Ortiz Maybe it’s the way his lolling pink tongue juts out, ...

9 Wild Dog Breeds That Are Chaotically Quirky originally appeared on Parade Pets. We all have our quirks, and so do dogs. Some breeds are zany and high in energy, some have peculiar habits or ...

African wild dogs weigh 40 to 79 pounds with males slightly heavier than females. They are 30 to 43 inches in length and stand 24 to 30 inches at shoulder height with females slightly larger. The ...

The Kratt Brothers’ unabashed love for wildlife, biology and science has been evident in all of their PBS Kids shows. But Wild Kratts, the series that has grown into an international multimedia ...

Africa is home to a diverse array of fascinating lifeforms, including hyenas and wild dogs. Many people confuse the wild dog with a hyena, but the two predators are very different in terms of their ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford.View full profile Eleanor has an ...

There are many types of hyenas and a couple of hands full of wild dogs. But today we’re focusing on the most prominent of the lot: the sly spotted hyena vs. the ruthless African wild dog. Do they have ...

Explore nature, discover amazing animals, and meet wild animal babies with the Wild Kratts! Join Martin Kratt and Chris Kratt as they learn about the unique ways young animals are raised and protected ...