15 Things you didn’t know about dachshunds

#13 – used in war propaganda

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#14- you can find weiner dog races
#15 – they are one of the most popular breeds

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#13 – Used In War Propaganda

During WWII the Doxie’s popularity in America dropped considerably. The breed was even used in anti-German propaganda for children, where the Kaiser is depicted as a “rabid hound.”

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#14- You Can Find Weiner Dog Races

Ever wondered where this came from? They started in the 1970’s in Australia, where they raced other breeds as well. The events are meant to be more fun than anything, since obviously the breed was not bred for racing. The Wienerschnitzel Weiner Nationals is held every December in San Diego, California.

Image source: “Short haired dachshund in race” by Imsupercilious – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

#15 – They Are One Of The Most Popular Breeds

Despite his downfall during postwar years, the doxie has rebounded well. In fact, due to public relations work, the breed went from being ranked 28^th according to AKC STATS to 6^th by 1940. It has stayed relatively popular ever since then- in 2015 it was the 13^th most popular breed, according to the AKC.