And now, a toast to the Beautiful Bulldog winners, both this year and the beloved bulldogs who came before them. Each winner is a special part of the Beautiful Bulldog Contest history, celebrated not just for their stories, joy, and spirit, but the personality they bring to our Bulldog community.
The 47th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest® Winner
April 19, 2026—Seven-year-old Flora, hailing from Iowa Falls, Iowa, stole the show during her strut down the “pup-way.” Accompanied by owners Nicole Gleason and Augie Wachter, the charismatic bulldog charmed the judges in her blue dress embellished with a glittery Drake “D” and white flowers.
A puppy-mill survivor, Flora is happiest when soaking up attention from her loving humans.
History of Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winners
2026 - Flora
Owners: Nicole Gleason and Augie Wachter
Iowa Falls, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
2025 - Milo
Owners: Kayla Armstrong, BN'17 and Cole Henry
North Liberty, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
2018 - Bow-Z
Owners: Nicole Gleason and Augie Wachter
from Iowa Falls, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
2006 - Hannah
Owners: Amanda Millard and Curtis Jackson
Des Moines, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
2004 - Bruiser
Owner: Holly Melom
Granger, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
2003 - Oliver
Owner: Linda Pelzer
Bettendorf, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
2002 - Fred
Owner: Jim Jolly
Grinnell, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
2001 - Bob Big Butch
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
2000 - Prince Albert
Owners: Cheryl and Chrissie Huisman
Des Moines, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1998 - Sir Richard
Owner: Kristy Koenig
Johnston, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1997 - Sadie
Owners: Becky and Steve Baker
Indianola, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1996 - Otis
Owners: Joe and Cathy McGill
Urbandale, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1995 - Hoagie
Owners: Linda and Phil Shellburg
West Des Moines, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1994 - Big Bad Bubba
Owners: Ernie Kitchen
Moline, IL
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1993 - Sir General Blade
Owner: Kevin Brokaw
Des Moines, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1992 - Jake
Owners: Jim and Marie Hamblet
Des Moines, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1991 - Brooks
Owners: Becky and Steve Baker
Indianola, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1990 - Maxwell
Owner: Joyce Beauchane
Minneapolis, MN
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1989 - Deuce
Owners: Becky and Steve Baker
Indianola, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1988 - Sir Mugzy
Owners: Ann and Russ Rybka
Des Moines, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1987 - Sir Sluggo
Owners: Greg and Sarah Lagan
Ames, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1986 - Chugger
Owners: Linda and Alex Gfeller
Des Moines, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1985 - Bo Duke
Owners: Vera and Alex Jenkins
Des Moines, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1984 - Spike
Owner: Kenneth Kincaid
Altoona, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1983 - Humphrey
Owner: Perry Pattison
Des Moines, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1982 - DeWitt
Owners: Dan and Michelle Wilcox
Pella, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1981 - Captain Monte
Owners: Billie and Stan Huston
Marshalltown, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1980 - Mack
Owner: Sandy Thorne
Ottumwa, IA
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Winner
1979 - Pudger
Owner: Mike Thomas
Des Moines, IA
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