Wiener Dog Racing!

[jdando]

Today was the day for the local wiener dog races. Three categories; hurdles, sprints and sofa jump.

Flying wiener
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_3794a.jpg

Neighbor's dog Sophie
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_3738a.jpg

Flying wiener #2

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_3708a.jpg

Pile up at hurdle one
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_3747a.jpg

The dogs were coaxed to run with anything from squeaky toys, large green beach balls, cheese out of a can, bananas, pupperonis and even yodeling:help:

[arejayesss]

Wow! Thats alotta weiners! Nice action shots. My mother in law and brother in law have weiner dogs and love them. I would love to see one of these races in person.

[STLR FN]

Nice pics. Gotta love the Doxies.

I've had 4 of em growing up and my uncle had another 2 and I'm lookin to get another.

[oldekid]

Good air in #1 and #3 Jeremy!
:beer:

[CRUZTAKER]

Awesome shots!:P

[KillJoy]

You. Are. Kidding. Me.

:rolleyes:

People race weiner dogs? Was there betting?

KillJoy

PS - Nice pics ;)

[TAKEDOWN]

I find it pretty entertaining, those are funny dogs!

[Ms. Denmark]

I have really mixed feelings about this because of the potential for back injury especially in jumping . Unfortunately the Dachshunds long backs make them vulnerable to disc problems that can cause paralysis which can cost a dog it's life. We lost our 5 year old, Jamie, (red long haired female) a few years ago to a back injury. ( Still crying) But Dachshunds are great little dogs with great BIG hearts. The pictures show that determination. Big dog personalities in little bodies. They're irresistible. They just have to be protected from activities that might cause harm like jumping on/off furniture and being roughly handled.( The miniatures are not suitable pets for young children) We have 2 mini long hairs ( sisters) Belle and Violet aka The Girls.:)

[SC Cheesehead]

I have really mixed feelings about this because of the potential for back injury especially in jumping . Unfortunately the Dachshunds long backs make them vulnerable to disc problems that can cause paralysis which can cost a dog it's life. We lost our 5 year old, Jamie, (red long haired female) a few years ago to a back injury. ( Still crying) But Dachshunds are great little dogs with great BIG hearts. The pictures show that determination. Big dog personalities in little bodies. They're irresistible. They just have to be protected from activities that might cause harm like jumping on/off furniture and being roughly handled.( The miniatures are not suitable pets for young children) We have 2 mini long hairs ( sisters) Belle and Violet aka The Girls.:)

You got that right. Absolutley fearless little buggers. I've had two of mine try to take on a Chow and a Rottie...with limited success (fearless, yes; smart, not always:rolleyes:).


You. Are. Kidding. Me.

:rolleyes:

People race weiner dogs? Was there betting?

KillJoy

PS - Nice pics ;)

Are your kidding me? This is big-time bubba! Nationwide!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yVrAfWmv8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ci8lWZ82M

They've even made commercials about it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sisca7KaPu0

[STLR FN]

Another commercial to sum up a Doxie's heart:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e747IDNGJq0

[SC Cheesehead]

Another commercial to sum up a Doxie's heart:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e747IDNGJq0

Yup, this one nails it!:D

[knine]

People only go to races to watch the crash-n-burns. I don't like burnt wieners.

[SC Cheesehead]

People only go to races to watch the crash-n-burns. I don't like burnt wieners.
Ummmm, "hot dogs." You mean like this?

http://hotdogblog.com/modules/debaser/player.php?id=111

[knine]

Yesh ! Exactly. Poor dog. :lol:

[Ms. Denmark]

I move to amend the MM.net bylaws to include a clause stating that our Wiener Dogs will be free from racing......except as passengers. (and then appropriate safety measures are mandated as set forth in sec. 8 pg. 6) All in favor.......?:cool4:

[Vortech347]

Thats bad ass!!!! Dogs rule. They have a blast when they do that stuff.