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Dachshund - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Modern Dachshunds are characterized by their crooked legs, loose skin and barrel-like chest, attributes that were deliberately added to the breed to increase their ability to burrow into tight spaces. Dachshunds have been kept by royal courts all over Europe, including that of Queen Victoria, who was particularly enamored of the breed. The original German Dachshunds were larger than the modern full-size variety, weighing between 30 and 40 lb (14 to 18 kg), and originally came in straight-legged and crook-legged varieties (the modern Dachshund is descended from the latter). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dachshund   (987 words)

Dachshund racing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dachshund (or "wiener dog") racing is a controversial, yet popular sporting event, primarily found in North America. The Dachshund Club of America opposes dachshund races, not only on the grounds that the breed has a genetic predisposition to back injuries, but also because they are afraid that greyhound tracks will use the events to attract potential customers to see a sport that many animal rights advocates condemn. The de facto national championship of wiener dog racing is the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals, held in San Diego, California every December as part of the Holiday Bowl, however there are many other venues that claim title to the true "national champion". en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dachshund_racing   (227 words)

Dog racing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In states where greyhound races do occur, they are strictly regulated by the government because parimutuel gambling on the races is allowed. Whippet races are fairly common in the United States, although the most popular dog racing events are those of Dachshunds. Surprisingly, dachshund racing is not without its controversy, and some animal rights activists, including the Dachshund Club of America, are trying to ban the events. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dog_racing   (199 words)

Dog and Kennel Magazine Dachshund Breed Profile In Soldotna, Alaska, dachshunds celebrate their status as the town’s favorite pooch by marching in the annual "Weenies on Parade." In Richmond, Virginia, the yearly "Bark in the Park" draws dachshund lovers from as far away as New York and Indiana. It is possible that smooth dachshunds were later crossed with spaniels and the German stoberhund, a gundog, to produce the longhaired variety. Over time the dachshund’s hunting abilities were further refined: smooth dachshunds were used primarily for going to ground, while the strong dense coat of the wirehaired protected it from thick underbrush; longhairs had an advantage when working in water, and miniatures were especially useful against smaller game such as rabbits. www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/dachshund.shtml   (1654 words)

Article on Dachshund Racing The racing was informal, private and safely run on grass in fenced enclosures or in large a ballroom on rubber mats which was the setting for the 1994 National in Northern California. The Greyhound racing industry has seen a dramatic decline in attendance over the past few years due in part to public awareness as the result of this commercial enterprise: the abuse and death of tens of thousands of animals yearly. The Board of Directors of the Dachshund Club of America has publicly stated: "DCA believes that such racing is bad for the breed by encouraging the breeding of dogs for that purpose rather than examples of the breed standard as recognized by the American Kennel Club. www.standifird.net /wwwdachs/dachsrace.html   (947 words)

Encyclopedia: Dachshund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Dachshunds have a tendency to become overweight and lazy. Be careful, however, when pedestrians are about because Dachshunds are more likely to be stepped on than more visible dogs. The Dachshund was bred to hunt and follow these animals to earth, gradually becoming highly evolved, with shortened legs to dig the prey out and go down inside the burrows. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dachshund   (515 words)

Dachshund Races Huntington Beach - Old World Village Wiener Dog Race The latter races tend to be less entertaining since much of the fun of a dachshund race is watching dogs mill around the starting gate sniffing each other instead of running. Between 30 and 40 dachshund races are scheduled across the USA annually according to the Dachshund Club of America. Long-haired dachshunds were developed by crossing the smooth dachshund with spaniels; the standard long-hairs tend to be somewhat larger than the smooths, and their temperaments may be calmer and more focused on their humans. www.stockteam.com /dachshund-races-huntington-beach.html   (855 words)

Dachshund Weiner Nationals Dachshund racing has taken off, in a manner of speaking, since a pack of the little low-riders galloped for glory in a Miller Lite beer ad last year. This year, between 30 and 40 dachshund races are scheduled across the U.S., according to the Dachshund Club of America. Lawrence Swanson, president of the Dachshund Club of America, says his organization is pleased, if a bit mystified, at the interest in watching a group of dogs with 3 inch legs run 100 yards in a minute and a half. www.inmetrodetroit.com /pets/dachshund/frederick/weiner.htm   (417 words)

Dashshund Races and Dates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Dozens of dachshunds will scramble in pursuit of fame and imaginative lures as hundreds of spectators cheer them on along the 20-yard cobblestone track. The dachshund, a type of hound dog, was bred in Germany to hunt badgers and other small prey. Dachshund racing gained popularity in the '90s after Miller Brewing Co. held a race in Shreveport, La. spawned by a series of commercials featuring dachshunds. www.oldworldvillage.net /paws_races.html   (218 words)

Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) On the scale of races in the animal world, it's not the Kentucky Derby or the running of the bulls at Pamplona. Dachshund racing gained popularity in the - 90s after Miller Brewing Co. held a race in Shreveport, La. spawned by a series of commercials featuring dachshunds. Race organizers do not allow the use of live animals as a lure, so owners come up with their own peculiar ways to entice their pups across the finish line. surfcityusa.com /media/press/press33.html   (847 words)

Encyclopedia: Dachshund racing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Country of origin uncertain; possibly England or Egypt Classification and breed standards The Greyhound is a breed of dog used for hunting and racing. The Wiener Nationals are the United States national dachshund racing championships sponsored by Wienerschnitzel. Documentary film is a broad category of cinematic expression united by the intent to remain factual or non-fictional. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dachshund-racing   (375 words)

The Rise of the Wiener Dog Derby - PetPlace.com Dachshund, in fact, is German for "badger dog." It received the name “wiener” when an artist drew a picture of a dachshund in a hot dog bun. Similar races are held in other venues all over the country, such as the St. Louis Mardi Gras, the second largest Mardi Gras in the United States. The dachshund club’s official policy statement explains that racing encourages the “breeding of dogs for that purpose rather than as examples of the breed standard as recognized by the American Kennel Club. www.petplace.com /Articles/artShow.asp?artID=2379   (895 words)

Mr. Rogers' neighborhood: I needed that rest day, too   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) The problem arose as a result of a Miller Lite commercial which depicted two racing dachshunds, and the problem was further compounded when the Miller Brewing Co. undertook a Public Relations campaign sponsoring Dachshund races at greyhound tracks. DCA believes that such racing is bad for the breed by encouraging the breeding of dogs for that purpose rather than as examples of the breed standard as recognized by the American Kennel Club. Racing also encourages the misuse of dogs that are not designed for this activity. www.velonews.com /news/fea/4662.1.html   (651 words)

dachshund racing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Dachshund Racing, based on terrier sprints, has been a fun activity over the years... Dachshund racing has taken off, in a manner of speaking, since a pack of the... Dachshund racing gained popularity in the '90s after Miller Brewing Co. held a race in Shreveport, La. spawned by a series of commercials featuring... www.ultimatedachshundguide.com /4/dachshund-racing.html   (221 words)

Discover an Explosive New Dachshund Training System The biggest mistake that Dachshund owners make when they are housebreaking their Dachshunds... We had circulated questionnaires to these people to find out how did they try to train their Dachshund, why did they fail in taming them, what was their biggest complaint... We are hopeful that this would definitely benefit the Dachshund owners and will save at least some Dachshunds from spending the rest of their lives in gloomy, ill-equipped, unhygienic shelters or from being slaughtered to death. www.DachshundInstitute.com   (1082 words)

UKC Terrier Races Rules & Regulations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) For example, a dog may be entered in a flat race class and a steeplechase race class at the same event. A dog that fouls the race course twice shall be automatically excused from further racing competition for that event. All dogs at a UKC terrier race must be on leash except when on the race course where the dog is required to be off leash. www.ukcdogs.com /dogevents/rules/t-7.shtml   (984 words)

Dog & Kennel Magazine Dachshund Breed Profile Page Dachshunds are bred and shown in two sizes: standard and miniature. The dachshund wants to be with you constantly and any owner should recognize the dogs demand this sort of attention. Since the late 1800s, when the dachshund became one of the earliest breeds to gain AKC recognition, this mighty dog's renown has kept a steady pace through modern times in 1998 the breed ranked 5th in new AKC registrations, ahead of such perennial favorites as the beagle, poodle and cocker spaniel. www.alaska.net /~davetami/in_the_woods/dogandkennel.html   (1634 words)

Dachshund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue (CCDR) is a National Non-Profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing needy Dachshunds and Dachshund mixes. There are three varieties of Dachshund: the short-haired, the wired-haired, and the long-haired. Dachshunds require minimal routine brushing to keep their coats healthy... www.netmarketingresults.com /dog/training/Dachshund.html   (211 words)

LISA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Miniature dachshunds had best not be allowed down a hole to take on so large an adversary as a badger, but they are judged by the same breed standard, and should ideally be a true dachshund in miniature. Better form for the dachshund's function combines a strong neck of adequate length and a head that is in balance on a dog of the robust muscular development called for in the standard. The writers of the racing article are right: information and the education of the pet owning public are the keys to preventing commercial Dachshund racing from developing into a continuing problem. members.aol.com /elysiumdox/lisas_columns.htm   (12114 words)

Dachshund Racing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) However, even though these “exhibition only”, fun doxies races are being held at these tracks under the guise that they are educational, they are educating the public in the wrong way. Racing has received much publicity, from Miller to Letterman, etc. This has caused an increase in demand for those “long legged, racing wiener dogs” (and yes, many of our local breeder referral people received calls like that!). Racing, which was an enjoyable event for us all, is now an issue that involves this type of sacrifice. www.thedachshundnetwork.com /doxrace.htm   (627 words)

California State Fair   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) A sponsored race package is available where patrons can have one harness race named whatever they like-in honor of a loved one, a business, or even themselves. For the harness racing enthusiast, or those who just want to enjoy the races with a bit of _air, box seating is available at the Budweiser Grandstand. The race is scheduled for Saturday, August 27 at 5:35 PM, when spectators can place a $1 "bet" on their favorite little athlete, with proceeds going to charity. www.bigfun.org /2005/HorseRacing/HorseRacing.asp   (762 words)

Baron the Racing Dachshund, plus Super Running gear and free marathon, triathlon, training, running shoes information, ... Baron was "interviewed" by Jay on stage and had a short match race against 5 other Dachshunds from the race. The "race" was only a 20 foot romp across the stage instead of the usual 50 yards, with the last half spent slowing down. To Baron's disadvantage, the race was shorter than the advertised 50 yard distance that he had prepared for, and with people crowding the finish line, it was tough, but he led wire to wire to remain undefeated. www.superrunning.com /run_baron.asp   (1510 words)

Articles - Dachshund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Any display of shyness is a serious fault."[1] Coat type is often considered to be associated with characteristic temperaments; the long-haired variety, for instance, is considered to be less excitable than the other types because it was cross-bred with the Spaniel to obtain its characteristic long coat. During World War I the animals fell so far out of favor in England and the United States that dachshunds were stoned to death on the street [2]. This sport has its origins from a 1993 Miller Lite television commercial that listed odd possibilities for sports including luge bowling, has grown immensely in popularity since, including a half-time show for the San Francisco 49ers. www.mafox.com /articles/Dachshund   (957 words)

Welcome to the Birmingham Post-Herald: Sports Here are some points to ponder as the pennant races wind down to the final couple of weeks... The Tribe is in the thick of the wild card race and have put enough pressure on the White Sox that Chicago has to be casting nervous eyes to the east. CommentaryIn the 1990s dachshund racing became a relatively popular "sport," mainly because we humans are amused when we watch weenie dogs run like the wind. www.postherald.com /sp091705.shtml   (2424 words)

Dachshund top dog at state fair (printable version) Bruno is a long and lean dachshund from Huntington Beach, Calif., who won Sunday’s wiener dog race at the Nevada State Fair. The race in Reno is among about 16 across the country, all sponsored by Wienerschnitzel, the fast-food hot dog company. The champ had to win three races at the state fair, a preliminary heat, a semifinal and the final. www.rgj.com /news/printstory.php?id=107563   (416 words)

dachshund races   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) If you will not be able to attend this year?s race, but would like to reserve... First of all, the races I attended, even when they were a “mindless,... Each year there are over 100 entries in the dachshund races. www.ultimatedachshundguide.com /27/dachshund-races.html   (240 words)

Dachshund_racing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) The race is a 50 yard dash across the Display Ring in pursuit of the "hare" which eventually disappears through a straw bale arch. Terrier racing has proved to be a hugely popular event. Any dog can enter (well behaved dogs on leads with pooper-scooper equiped owners are welcome at the Festival). members.aol.com /WF%20Gallery/Dachshund_Racing.htm   (61 words)

January 20, 1998: And they're off, doggone it! BEAN Boy, the fastest dachshund in racing history, will put his record-breaking win streak on the line Saturday when he meets 64 other dachsies in the Weiner Dog Nationals at Gulf Greyhound Park. Dachshund racing started at Gulf Greyhound Park five years ago. Ten contestants from the matinee program and 10 from the evening races will get to concoct a new hot dog using up to 20 different condiments. www.chron.com /cgi-bin/auth/story.mpl/content/chronicle/features/hoffman/hoffman980120.html   (554 words)

Mr. Rogers' neighborhood: I needed that rest day, too Actually, that's not true, as I've sandwiched a move between trips to Bend, Oregon, and the upcoming NORBA in Sand Point, Idaho. Between packing boxes, writing race reports and watching the Tour, there's hardly been time to do other important things, like eat, sleep and shower. I don't know about you, but it's good for me that OLN broadcasts its race footage a dozen times a day. www.velonews.com /news/fea/4662.0.html   (794 words)

Dachshund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) DRNA is an organization whose sole purpose is rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing needy dachshunds and mostly dachshund mixes. Dachshund Software: Optmise Windows, improve Windows performance, recover deleted files and double your battery performance with our accelerate software, backup utilities, data recovery tools,... Dachshunds Mini AKC puppies that are healthy, well socialized family members, from our lap to yours. www.pocketpup.com /dogart/dachshund.html   (821 words)

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