The fastest dachshund in Germany was named on Sunday after a controversial inaugural race. Fiete, from Tornesch in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, won the final of the first German ...

The finals of the first German dachshund racing contest were being held in the eastern city of Magdeburg on Sunday, with the sausage dogs induced to run the 40-metre course by means of whistles, toys ...

Google Doodle celebrates the dachshund bobblehead, or as it is known in German, the "Wackeldackel." The Weiner dog breed—which is a German symbol—was first referenced on this day back in 1723, in ...

Just last week the American Kennel Club released its annual list of most popular breeds of dog owned in the United States. The ranking was predictable for the most part, with Labrador Retrievers ...

A Wiener Dog costume contest. Axe and sawing competitions. Bavarian soft pretzels the size of your head. Milwaukee's popular German Fest offers unique cultural activities, music and entertainment, and ...

Every April, the organizers of Oktoberfest put in an order for 75 to 80 kegs of Warsteiner beer direct from Germany. About 70 of those kegs, each containing 124 cups of beer, get drained. The ...

German Shepherds Shower Dachshund Puppy With Toys Like the Good Big Brothers They Are originally appeared on Parade Pets. When you introduce a new puppy to your current dogs, you always cross your ...

Oktoberfest is set to return to Kenner with three weekends of German food, music, beer and plenty of activities for adults and children.Rivertown will welcome the return of Oktoberfest from Oct. 9 ...

Editor’s note: Nell Williams is a member of Amarillo SPCA and is involved in the Wiener Dog Races. For the second year, Wiener Dog Races will draw an enthusiastic, loyal crowd at Starlight Ranch, at 6 ...

A new museum in the Bavarian city of Passau celebrates Germany's - and the world's - affection for the dachshund. More than 4,500 toys and other items showcase the breed popularly called the "sausage ...