An Adorable Dachshund Race Is Coming to Melbourne
Move those stubby little legs.
Celebrate Oktoberfest like any good German: with beer, pretzels and tiny little sausage dogs racing for glory and gold. That's right everyone: Hophaus Bier Bar are hosting their inaugural Oktoberfest Teckelrennen, also known as the most adorable dog race ever. Never mind the running of the bulls. This is the running of the wieners. Schnell!
The high stakes (not really) dachshund race will be held in the Southbank Podium Courtyard on Saturday, September 19. Racer registration is already closed, with organisers reportedly overwhelmed by the number of entries. You can, however, still enter your pooch in the Best Costume Contest — how willingly they'll participate is another matter entirely.
Spectator entry to the event is free, while all racer entry fees will be donated to Dachshund Rescue Australia. Those wanting to make a day of it can head back to Hophaus after the race for more Oktoberfest-themed activities, including live German music and a sausage eating competition. Although to be honest, the idea of eating sausages after watching a sausage dog race just doesn't sit right with us. We know they're not actually made of dachshund, but still.
And now, as a reward for making it to the end of this story, enjoy these GIFs of dachshunds being awesome. As if they know any other way to be.
For more information about the Hophaus Inaugural Dachshund Race, visit their website.
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