Wiener Nationals

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Wiener Nationals
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Dachshunds sprinting out of the starting gate
Venue Los Alamitos Race Course
Location(s)Cypress, California
Inaugurated1996
Website www.losalamitos.com/wienernationals/wdefault.aspx

The WienerschnitzelWiener Nationals is a dachshund racing event held at the Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, California. A fundraiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, the event has been held annually since 1996.

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Dachshund mid-race, wind in his ears

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

Winners

YearWinner [6] TimeTrainer
2005Heidi Roo6.10Stacy Smith
2006Princess Smoochy Gucci6.40Jill Jansen
2007Sally7.01Delaney Schroeder
2008Max7.00Haley Harland
2009Presley6.80Amy Caetta
2010Penny Lane7.80Trish Ausilio
2011Penny Lane7.50Trish Ausilio
2012Mr. Schnitzel7.90Luis & Lois Hernandez
2013Buddy Black8.00David & Shawn Black
2014Mr. Schnitzel7.70Luis & Lois Hernandez
2015Finn7.80Josh & Brittany Snook
2016Darcy6.80Julie Woods

History

During the 27th annual event in 2023, the event had a total of 124 dogs, which was a record amount of competitors. The winning dog was named "Fastest Wiener in the West." [7]

In other media

5 Wiener Nationals competitors are featured in 2007 documentary film Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary . [8]

Wiener Dog Nationals: a movie made about the races

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. Apodaca, Ted (2024-07-11). "Local dogs ready to challenge at Wiener Nationals". www.sunnews.org. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
  8. ""Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary" - The Award-Winning Dachshund Documentary by Shane MacDougall". www.wienertakesall.com. Retrieved 2017-10-19.