dachshund — pronounceddahks - hundand literally meaning “ badger dog ” in German — are tiny canine beloved worldwide . Their little peg and big personality have earned them the sixth spot on the American Kennel Club ’s lean of mostpopular dog breedsof 2024 . Dachshunds are even democratic enough to get their own parade . Although different wiener dog parade subsist in the U.S. , such as inRochester , New York , the biggest ace are in Germany . In fact , Regensburg broke the book for thelargest dachshund dog walkin the world lately last year .

AsBoing Boingreports , the Guinness World Records citizens committee confirmed there were 897 dachshund at the late Dackelparade ( dackelas in the forgetful configuration ofdachshund ) . Some unofficial reckoning reported 1175 canines . no matter , 897 beat previous records by a significant margin . According to theBBC , the old macrocosm book for tumid dachshund dog walk in Twickenham , London , came out to 342 .

The parade was hosted by theDackelmuseum , a dedicated facility that stop over 4500 sausage balloon - dog - themed collectibles . Hundreds of dog and their owners collect in a Regensburg parking set , crossed a historical bridge , pass the Dackelmuseum , and end up in the town public square . People from all over Germany came to Regensburg for the event , and some Edgar Guest even travel from out of the country . Many attender also show their German pride by wearing traditional dirndls and lederhosen . Additionally , a marching band and spectators cheered for the canine tooth marchers .

What a big event for a tiny dog.

It ’s not surprising that Germany lovesdachshunds , as the dogs were primitively bred in the state to serve search Wisconsinite . Because of their fearlessness , they even became the first Olympic mascot .

Daschshunds are n’t the only stock to get this fame discourse . Kansas City , Missouri , hosts its annualBird Dog Paradededicated to various sporting breeds , and this year nearly24,000 peoplecame out to see the show .

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