Wiener Nationals

The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals is a dachshund racing event featuring dachshunds and is held in California. The event is a charity event for Seal Beach Animal Care Center. The event has been held yearly for 22 years since 1996.

Dachshund mid-race, wind in his ears
Wiener Nationals
Dachshunds sprinting out of the starting gate

Rules

The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals is a racing event where dachshunds compete to be the fastest dog and for a cash prize. The dachshunds start from a gate and run approximately fifty yards to their owners, who are usually enticing them with a ball or treat. The race focuses on the dog's ability to remain within the boundaries of the racing lane while maintaining speed.

Regional qualifiers from Texas, California, and other southwestern states come together at Los Alamitos Race Course[1] in California to race in the "Holiday Bowl" and participate annually in the Holiday Bowl Parade, a yearly event focused on the Holiday Bowl Football Game.[2] With an average attendance of 15,000 people,[3] the tournament has raised more than $250,000 for its beneficiary, the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, which provides shelter for homeless animals in Seal Beach, California.

Notable racers
  • “Baby Bo” is the winner of the 22nd annual Wiener Nationals with a time of 7:05. He qualified for finals with a time of 5:80, which is believed to be the fastest in Wiener Nationals History.[4]
  • “Lady Bug” was once paralyzed in her hind legs, but after recovery, she was able to race in the 2017 Wiener Nationals. Lady Bug was adopted by Dr. Deanna O’Neil, a veterinarian of the Dachshund Rescue of Los Angeles who treated Lady Bug's paralysis. Lady Bug was put through physical therapy and a recovery schedule that included a treadmill and acupuncture.[5]

Winners
Year Winner[6] Time Trainer
2005 Heidi Roo 6.10 Stacy Smith
2006 Princess Smoochy Gucci 6.40 Jill Jansen
2007 Sally 7.01 Delaney Schroeder
2008 Max 7.00 Haley Harland
2009 Presley 6.80 Amy Caetta
2010 Penny Lane 7.80 Trish Ausilio
2011 Penny Lane 7.50 Trish Ausilio
2012 Mr. Schnitzel 7.90 Luis & Lois Hernandez
2013 Buddy Black 8.00 David & Shawn Black
2014 Mr. Schnitzel 7.70 Luis & Lois Hernandez
2015 Finn 7.80 Josh & Brittany Snook
2016 Darcy 6.80 Julie Woods

In other media

A documentary called Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary released in 2007.[7]

See also

References
  1. "Los Alamitos Race Course". www.losalamitos.com. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  2. Gusman, Carolina. "Holiday Bowl Parade floats into downtown". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  3. "Dachshund Races Huntington Beach - Old World Village Wiener Dog Race". www.stockteam.com. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  4. "BABY BO IS THE BOSS OF 22ND RUNNING OF THE WIENERSCHNITZEL WIENER NATIONALS". Los Alamitos Race Course.
  5. "Meet one of the hopefuls in the July 22 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course". Orange County Register. 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  6. "Los Alamitos Race Course". www.losalamitos.com. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  7. ""Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary" - The Award-Winning Dachshund Documentary by Shane MacDougall". www.wienertakesall.com. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
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