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15 Things You Didn’t Know About Dachshunds

#13 Used In War Propaganda.

The breed was even used in anti-German propaganda for children, where the Kaiser is depicted as a “rabid hound.”

#14 You Can Find Weiner Dog Races.

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.

#15 They Are One Of The Most Popular Breeds.

In fact, due to public relations work, the breed went from being ranked 28th according to AKC STATS to 6th by 1940. It has stayed relatively popular ever since then; in 2015 it was the 13th most popular breed, according to the AKC.