wiener dog
noun
plural wiener dogs
informal
: dachshund
While owners wanted their wiener dogs to focus on the race and run hard, many of the dogs seemed to have other plans.—
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Other highlights of the day’s schedule include a 5K and kids’ fun run at 8 a.m. (which is, devotees will note, two more Ks than last year); a morning parade at 9:30, a classic car show, wiener dog races and an appearance by family-friendly science performers 3M Visiting Wizards.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
The Headlines May 1, 2025 Plus, a wiener dog’s 529 days in the wild.
—Tracy Mumford, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Eventually, though, the circumstances aligned so that volunteers could apprehend the wiener dog.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
The diverse group of wiener dogs came together from all over the world.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Joining the swarm of wiener dogs, the Bunnies and the rest of the mascots converge on a single house — with Old Spice Guy Isaiah Mustafa on a horse, on a porch.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Baz and her husband, Ben Willett, a creative director and spatial designer, along with their 6-month-old son Gio and wiener dog Tuna, have been living in their Altadena home ever since.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The lineup includes costume and dance contests, more than 100 vendors and food trucks, a drag show, and wiener dog races.
Noon-5pm Sunday.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
The Shakopee fair will wrap up this weekend with its own Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday, featuring plenty of Bavarian cheer and wiener dog races.
—Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
The Headlines May 1, 2025 Plus, a wiener dog’s 529 days in the wild.
—Tracy Mumford, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Eventually, though, the circumstances aligned so that volunteers could apprehend the wiener dog.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
The diverse group of wiener dogs came together from all over the world.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Joining the swarm of wiener dogs, the Bunnies and the rest of the mascots converge on a single house — with Old Spice Guy Isaiah Mustafa on a horse, on a porch.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Baz and her husband, Ben Willett, a creative director and spatial designer, along with their 6-month-old son Gio and wiener dog Tuna, have been living in their Altadena home ever since.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The lineup includes costume and dance contests, more than 100 vendors and food trucks, a drag show, and wiener dog races.
Noon-5pm Sunday.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
The Shakopee fair will wrap up this weekend with its own Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday, featuring plenty of Bavarian cheer and wiener dog races.
—Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
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