Why are Pugs ugly?

Pugs appear to be ugly due to them being bred deformed by design, harboring a condition called brachycephaly. This inherited genetic condition is the largest contributor to explaining why Pugs are “Pug-ugly” and is responsible for a slew of life-threatening health concerns.

What are the ugliest dog breed?

Though many types of dogs have tried to claim the title of Ugliest Dog, there’s one breed that stands alone in producing the most unsightly canines: the Chinese crested. Since the beginning of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in the 1970s, the winner has been either a purebred or part Chinese crested at least 22 times.