Wiener Dog Champions

Congratulations to little 'Gracie,' who took the grand prize at her local Dachshund Dash this last weekend near Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Way to go!  She ran her heart out in honor of long-time Long and Short of it All reader and older sister 'Piper,' who left this earth last Wednesday.  Our hearts go out to Gracie and her family. 

Pretty Piper

2013 Bend Oktoberfest's Wiener Dog Races

Dachtoberfest is in full swing all around the world, and you better believe that there are plenty of Wiener Races as part of the festivities!  Here, Wiener Dogs took to the streets of Bend, Oregon, on Saturday afternoon for their 5th annual races. The event benefited the Central Oregon Humane Society.  Via the Bend Bulletin.

Wiener 500

Ninety-six Dachshunds sprinted down a track outside the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in a series of races to raise money for the Washington Humane Society on Saturday in Washington DC.
The 2nd Annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash, organized by OnTap Magazine, was expected to raise more than $2,000, according to event officials.
After a brief rain delay, a dog named 'Pumpkin' won the final race and was crowned champion.  Way to go Pumpkin!  Via the GW Hatchett.

Wieners Let It All Hang Out In Montreal

Thanks to 'Fidgit' from Snug Harbor, Rhode Island, for sending in a link to the events which took place in Montreal on Saturday at the 6th Annual Montreal Wienerfest!  Proceeds of this year's event went to several pet rescue foundations and charities, including Helping Homeless Pets and Tiny Paws Dog Rescue Canada.  Video via CBC News.

Wiener Dog Wars

Get this monkey jockey off my back.

Over 13,000 people attended the Wiener Dog Wars at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota, on Labor Day.  Red smooth 'Oscar' was there to defend his championship title from last year.  Did he pull it off? 
We're not about to spoil the surprise, you'll have to watch the fun video to find out.  It's worth the 18 minutes of your time:



Read more about these Wiener Races at Canterbury Park.

Dachshunds To Watch Out For

Go, Louie, GO!

Louie breaks into a run, giving a preview of the speed he will bring to the 18th Street Farmers’ Market Wiener Dog Races on Saturday in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
It will be the second race for the 18-month-old Dachshund, who raced at the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds last year.
“It’s funny to watch. It’s chaotic, at best. In a way, it’s so bizarre that it’s something to see,” said Chuck Hall, Louie’s owner.

Via the Star Herald. 

Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals 2013

While on our little break this summer, we missed this year's pawsome promo for the 2013 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at the Los Alamitos Race Course in Los Alamitos, California.  This video ROCKS.  Better late than never, as they say.  Hope everyone had a great time.  And turn up the volume.

A Note From World Famous Dachshund Rosco P. Dog

Thanks so much to 'Rosco P. Dog' for writing in about his big television debut for this weekend's Oktoberfest in Lee's Summit, Missouri.  If you live nearby, you're gonna wanna go - what else could you possibly be doing this weekend?  From Rosco:

Hello Joey and Rowdy,

I hope all is well going into our favorite month Dachtober.

Our local Chamber of Commerce has an Oktoberfest featuring three Dachshund events, a costume contest, a look-a-like contest, and a best trick contest. The local news channel NBC 41 Action news invited myself and two of my Dachshund buddies to come to the station and show off our costumes.

I am the handsome doggie on the right in the dapper tux. I went as 00Dachshund, secret agent dog, with a license to bark. My daddy even got labeled a Bond Girl to my James Bond outfit (he is not quite sure how to take that yet). My two buddies went as a pirate and a penguin.

Have a great month,

 

Rosco P. Dog

International Super Star

 

"Hey Ladies...."

 

Winnipeg Wienerfest!

Thanks to our pretty roving reporter 'Miss Georgia' for sending in the scoop about last weekend's Winnipeg Wienerfest!  She writes:

Hi Joey & Rowdy!

We read your blog every day and love seeing all the great Dachshund stories from around the world!

Mommy, Daddy and I spent this past Saturday at the annual Wienerfest and Dachshund Races in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada!  It was a windy day, but that didn't stop us doxies from having a fabulous time socializing, begging for hot dogs (ironically!) and raising money for our local Humane Society! Mommy attached one of the pictures from the site - I'm the little black and tan in the bottom left corner, proudly sporting my Winnipeg Jets NHL sweater to keep warm and begging for hot dog from strangers  :) 

Here's the link to the story and photos:  Chrisd.ca

Some more great pictures here (although less good article):  Winnipeg Sun

Licks & Tail wags,
Miss Georgia

Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Training

Our favorite month of the year is right around the corner - that's right - Dachtober!   And to help you prepare for all those wiener dog races, enjoy this fun video by youtuber WinzelerCourtney.

 

If you live out west, find out more about the Placerville, California Oktoberfest at their official page. 

The 2012 Enid Oklahoma Dachshund Dash

And a wonderful time was had by all, of course. 

Video by enidnews who detail:  Dogs competed Saturday, August 18, 2012, in the 2012 Dachshund Dash in Enid, Okla., to qualify for nationals and to raise money to build mini dog parks at the city of Enid animal shelter. Here is some of the action of the day.

Luverne celebrates 50th Hot Dog Nite

The best place in the world to be last Thursday was Luverne, Minnesota, population 4,745, for the 50th Annual Hot Dog Nite!  A small town celebration at its finest, the event featured much more than 15,000 free hot dogs:  live music, entertainment, dance and tae kwon do demonstrations, the Wienerman World Championship Triathlon and, of course wiener dog races.  Thanks as always to our friends 'Oscar' and 'Hans' for sending in the link to the Star Herald which has several photos from the event. 

'Charlie' (in his tuxedo outfit) and Bob Hassebroek, Rock Rapids, Iowa, too third place in the Wiener Dog Beauty Contest.

Hastings Racecourse - Wiener Dog Races 2012 - FINAL

Congratulations to all Sixty-Four Long and Lows who competed for the purse at a showdown Saturday and Sunday in Vancouver, Canada, in the Fourth Annual WienerDog Races at Hastings Racecourse. Will red smooth 'Joey' take the crown yet again this year?

Canterbury Park 2012 Wiener Dog Championship!

We all sure enjoyed the Fascinating Canterbury Park Wiener Dog Qualifying Races a few weeks ago.  Here's the Championship Race which took place last Saturday, July 7th, 2012 at Canterbury Park, in Shakopee, Minnesota.  Congrats to all the dogs who competed and to the fast little Wiener who took the crown.  We don't want to spoil it for ya, you'll have to watch and see who won!

You're The One For Me, Fatty

Get outta her way

A big congratulations goes out to pretty 'Miss Fatty Patty' for winning the the sixth annual Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon wiener dog benefit race on Friday, June 29, 2012.  She's a two-time champ having won the races last year!  Fatty Patty took on twenty-six other hounds to take this year's crown.  Will next year give us a Three-peat?  Source.

The theme for this year's races was Goldilocks and the Three Dachshunds.

Sing it, Morrissey.

Fascinating Canterbury Park Wiener Dog Qualifying Races

Boy do we love it when race tracks release their official play by plays of their Wiener Races.  Here, Canterbury Park, out of Shakopee, Minnesota deliver the Qualifying Races which took place last weekend.  The top 2 wieners in each heat qualify for the Dachshund Dash Final on July 4th.  If you live nearby, we're sure it's not to be missed.  There will be free Hormel hot dogs and a hot dog eating contest after all.
By youtuber Canterbury Park.

The Wiener

Grab a long dog, set 'em on your lap, and get ready to meet pretty little red smooth 'Mitzi.' 
Excellent short film by vimeoer Jack Toczyski. 

You Want Me To What?

Nine-year-old Ashley Evans coaxes her petty red smooth 'Tilly' across the jump during the Dachshund Dash at Southcombe Park in Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia.  The event was part of Port Fairy’s Winter Weekends, which invites people to come out from in front of their heaters and fires to partake in weekend activities.  Via the Warrnambool Standard.

2012 Annual Hawaii Wiener Derby

RUN WIENER DOGS, RUN!  Thanks so much to Sheree Revilla for writing in with wonderful photos from the 4th Annual Hawaii Wiener Derby, which took place on May 26th at Thomas Square Park in Honolulu, Hawaii!  If only we lived a little closer.  She writes:

Aloha Joey and Rowdy!

Just sharing a few pics from our Annual Hawaii Wiener Derby on Saturday May 26th, Memorial Day weekend. We are always of course the main attraction at the Hawaiian Humane Society Canine Game Day where doxies monopolize the park with their loud barks and attention getting sweetness. For goodness sake every year it gets bigger with over 150 island doxies participating this year. It was a blast but now we are exhausted. So happy Memorial Day to everyone and hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend….

All photos courtesy of Wag and Snap Modern Pet Photography by Steve Czerniak  (don't miss the main photo on his site); with the exception of the top action shot done by KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser, HonoluluPulse.com.

This fun video by MrBruce1 highlights the Hawaii Wiener Derby from previous years.

Wiener Dogs Tear It Up In Buda, Texas

Congratulations to all the Dachshunds who raced at the 2012 Buda Wiener Dog Races in Buda, Texas over the weekend.  Hundreds of dogs, usually over 600, competed to take the crown in the 15th annual event.  We haven't heard who this year's Champions are yet, but we'll keep you posted as more coverage is available. 
In the meantime, enjoy Dudley O. Selleck's hilarious journey to the 2012 Buda races by youtuber sjcselleck.