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The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals is a dachshund racing event featuring dachshunds and is held in California. The event is a charity event for Seal Beach Animal Care Center. The event has been held yearly for 22 years since 1996.
The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals is a racing event where dachshunds compete to be the fastest dog and for a cash prize. The dachshunds start from a gate and run approximately fifty yards to their owners, who are usually enticing them with a ball or treat. The race focuses on the dog's ability to remain within the boundaries of the racing lane while maintaining speed.
Regional qualifiers from Texas, California, and other southwestern states come together at Los Alamitos Race Course[1] in California to race in the "Holiday Bowl" and participate annually in the Holiday Bowl Parade, a yearly event focused on the Holiday Bowl Football Game.[2] With an average attendance of 15,000 people,[3] the tournament has raised more than $250,000 for its beneficiary, the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, which provides shelter for homeless animals in Seal Beach, California.
Year | Winner[6] | Time | Trainer |
2005 | Heidi Roo | 6.10 | Stacy Smith |
2006 | Princess Smoochy Gucci | 6.40 | Jill Jansen |
2007 | Sally | 7.01 | Delaney Schroeder |
2008 | Max | 7.00 | Haley Harland |
2009 | Presley | 6.80 | Amy Caetta |
2010 | Penny Lane | 7.80 | Trish Ausilio |
2011 | Penny Lane | 7.50 | Trish Ausilio |
2012 | Mr. Schnitzel | 7.90 | Luis & Lois Hernandez |
2013 | Buddy Black | 8.00 | David & Shawn Black |
2014 | Mr. Schnitzel | 7.70 | Luis & Lois Hernandez |
2015 | Finn | 7.80 | Josh & Brittany Snook |
2016 | Darcy | 6.80 | Julie Woods |
A documentary called Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary released in 2007.[7]