It's all about dachshunds

07th August 2024

Known as the dachsie, sausage dog and wiener, here are some surprising nuggets about the short-legged German dog breed.  

EMBARGOED TO 0001 FRIDAY JUNE 21.EDITORIAL USE ONLY.(Left to right) Figgy, Whompy, Lieutenant Maveryck, Lord Dachsington, Beetle, and Dotty, all dachshunds, gather at Goodwood to celebrate National Dachshund Day (June 21), as the diminutive dogs are announced as the celebrated breed at Goodwoof 2025, taking place Saturday June 17 and Sunday May 18, 2025 in West Sussex. Photo credit should read: Jas Lehal/PA Media Assignments.

Renowned for their dinky stature, calm nature and array of colourful coats, the dachshund has a very special place in our hearts here at Goodwood. So much so that it will be our celebrated dog breed for Goodwoof 2025 (17-28 May).

A weekend dedicated to our four-legged friends held here at the Goodwood Estate, Goodwoof will be complete with games, wellbeing treatments and, of course, it will kick off both days with a much-anticipated parade of canine companions. Dachshund owners can sign up for free later in the year to walk alongside hundreds of other owners and their dogs. The pup parade will be led by The Duke of Richmond and potentially some other famous faces, too.

In the meantime, we’ve compiled some of the most bark-worthy facts about dachshunds…

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EMBARGOED TO 0001 FRIDAY JUNE 21.EDITORIAL USE ONLY.(Left to right) Whompy, Figgy, Moishe, Dotty, Beetle, Lord Dachsington, Lieutenant. Maveryck, Frida, all dachshunds, gather at Goodwood to celebrate National Dachshund Day (June 21), as the diminutive dogs are announced as the celebrated breed at Goodwoof 2025, taking place Saturday June 17 and Sunday May 18, 2025 in West Sussex. Photo credit should read: Jas Lehal/PA Media Assignments.

1. Dachshunds love a lazy day more than any other breed of dog

Burns Pet Nutrition carried out a survey across 2,000 UK pet owners asking how much time their dog spends sleeping each day – with the average nap time across all breeds being 11 hours a day. Top of the pups who got plenty of shut eye? Dachshunds with an impressive 13 hours a day.  

2. The German word 'dachshund' translates to badger hound

They were originally bred to hunt out and chase badgers, rabbits and foxes, with their low bodies enabling them to get close to the ground and into setts, dens and burrows.  

3. In the UK, there are six varieties of the breed  

Dachshunds come in two sizes – standard (20-26 lbs) and Miniature (10-11 lbs), and three coat types – smooth, long and wire haired. All of them are as adorable as each other.  

4. It's official: the nation loves dachshunds

The breed has seen a rise in popularity in recent years with more than 15,300 Dachsies registered in the UK in 2022.  

5. The breed is remarkably old

Thought to have been around since the 15th century, sausage dogs are the UK’s 17th favourite breed. We couldn’t put a ranking on them.  

6. The most common name for the beloved breed is... Frankie

Dash, Ziggy, Fritz and Muffin take the top five remaining spots.   

7. Queen Victoria had a love of dachsies

She once said: ‘nothing will turn a man's home into a castle more quickly and effectively than a dachshund’. She got her first dachshund named Deckel in 1845 with Waldman VI later being named as her favourite sausage dog.  

8. In the UK, there are several colours of the breed

This includes red, black, chocolate and dappled. For specific types of the breed, you may also come across cream, black boar or brindle.  

9. On average, dachshunds live between 12 and 14 years of age

The oldest was discovered by a local newspaper: Rocky in California who lived to be 25 years old.  

10. Due to their short stature, dachsies can be prone to back problems

It’s not a good idea to have a dachshund if you live somewhere with lots of stairs. Many older dachsies need a ramp if they struggle. Keep jumping to a minimum, ensure they're a healthy weight and use a harness instead of a collar and support your pup’s spine.  

11. The dachshund was the very first Olympic mascot

The 1972 Munich Olympic Games had a miniature mascot by the name of Waldi – a multicolored sausage dog.   

We welcome all breeds at Goodwoof, not just dachshunds! So make sure to secure your place at Goodwoof 2025 at the best price available. Remember, all activities are included within the price of your ticket.

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