Americans still dig French bulldogs, retrievers and German shepherds. But dachshunds are increasingly hot dogs.

When you hear the bugle call in the Oregon District on the first Saturday in May, it’s not for thoroughbred horses. It’s for wiener dogs, those short sausage-shaped canines with tiny legs. The breed’s ...

One hundred and twenty-eight dachshunds dashed 70 yards down District Pier at the 11th annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash on Sept. 16. The event was part of The Wharf’s Oktoberfest festivities and drew ...

Not all wieners are winners, but all winners are wieners.One hundred dachshund pups – each dressed in a hot dog bun costume – are racing Friday morning for the coveted title of fastest wiener dog in ...

ROCKAWAY BEACH, Ore. — “Get set, go!” says a loud booming voice as racers take off down the track. Hundreds of spectators cheers as the furry Dachshunds run, some toward the finish line and others, ...

Even dogs have moments of the "terrible twos," just like a toddler. For one dachshund pup, the idea of leaving while the fun is still going is just too much.