wiener dog
noun
plural wiener dogs
informal
: dachshund
While owners wanted their wiener dogs to focus on the race and run hard, many of the dogs seemed to have other plans.—
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Enjoy wiener dog races, a biergarten, German food, stein hoist and lederhosen competitions and more.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The most popular event of all is the Long Dog Derby, in which wiener dogs (dachshunds) show off their racing skills.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Dachshunds, often affectionately called sausage dogs or wiener dogs, are known for their playful energy and strong attachments to both their human and canine companions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Ana Valencia’s 2-year-old wiener dog, Alvin, will compete in the Diaper Dash, a race for dogs younger than 1 year old.
—Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
There will also be a 4H dog show, wiener dog and corgi races, stunt dog shows and immersive experiences for humans including a giant ball of yarn and a chance to sit in a bird’s nest.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Other highlights of the day’s schedule include a 5K and kids’ fun run at 8 a.m. (which is, devotees will note, two more Ks than last year); a morning parade at 9:30, a classic car show, wiener dog races and an appearance by family-friendly science performers 3M Visiting Wizards.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
The Headlines May 1, 2025 Plus, a wiener dog’s 529 days in the wild.
—Tracy Mumford, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The most popular event of all is the Long Dog Derby, in which wiener dogs (dachshunds) show off their racing skills.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Dachshunds, often affectionately called sausage dogs or wiener dogs, are known for their playful energy and strong attachments to both their human and canine companions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Ana Valencia’s 2-year-old wiener dog, Alvin, will compete in the Diaper Dash, a race for dogs younger than 1 year old.
—Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
There will also be a 4H dog show, wiener dog and corgi races, stunt dog shows and immersive experiences for humans including a giant ball of yarn and a chance to sit in a bird’s nest.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Other highlights of the day’s schedule include a 5K and kids’ fun run at 8 a.m. (which is, devotees will note, two more Ks than last year); a morning parade at 9:30, a classic car show, wiener dog races and an appearance by family-friendly science performers 3M Visiting Wizards.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
The Headlines May 1, 2025 Plus, a wiener dog’s 529 days in the wild.
—Tracy Mumford, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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