The "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" contest crowns new winner in California

The contest has been taking place for nearly 50 years, organizers say.

• Aug 9, 2025

2 dogs rescued after being kidnapped, ransomed for over $1 million

The dogs' kidnappers tried to ransom the animals for over $1,135,000, Swiss police said Saturday.

• Mar 8, 2025

Beloved dog rescued from Hurricane Milton finds forever home

"CBS Mornings" contributor David Begnaud shows how Trooper got a second chance with a couple who share a longstanding connection with his breed.

• Dec 2, 2024

Dog abandoned in Athalie Range Park looking for forever home

A dog was abandoned on camera and the pet is now up for adoption.

• Jul 31, 2023

Scooter crowned World's Ugliest Dog in Petaluma

Scooter, a Chinese Crested, won over competition judges with his "uniqueness and charm" at the World's Ugliest Dog competition in Petaluma.

• Jun 24, 2023

Buddy Holly wins best in show at Westminster dog show

About 2,500 dogs of 210 breeds and varieties vied for the trophy. Hundreds more competed in agility, obedience and other events.

• May 10, 2023

Meet pocket-sized Pearl, the world's shortest dog

The two-year-old chihuahua, who measures around the same length as a dollar bill, has been named the world's shortest dog by Guinness World Records.

• Apr 12, 2023

French Bulldogs now America's favorite dog breed, ousting Labs from 31-year stint at the top

Adorable in some eyes, deplorable in others, the sturdy, push-faced, perky-eared, world-weary-looking and distinctively droll French bulldog became the nation's most prevalent purebred dog last year, the American Kennel Club reported.

• Mar 15, 2023

30-year-old Bobi breaks record for world's oldest dog ever

Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed known for protecting livestock.

• Feb 2, 2023