Oktoberfest Dachshund Races

For those of you who follow me on Facebook I’m sure you have been on the edge of your seats waiting for me to share all my adventures from this past weekend at the Yuengling Oktoberfest event in Bethlehem, Pennyslvania.

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

Well after obtaining my special Puppy Pass (for VIP Dachshunds only) I was excited to attend my very first Oktoberfest!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

I was super excited to see some fellow germans at the Oktoberfest – I felt right at home immediately!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

I had fun touring around the event, everything smelled so wonderful, especially the sausages and beer!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

I quickly began to make new friends – the german ladies loved me, what can I say I’m a handsome guy!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

Even the children couldn’t keep their hands off me!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

I had fun soaking up the culture, and after watching some german dances I was definitely ready for the main event – the Dachshund Races!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

The Dachshunds came from all over to race, and there was even a few other super heroes in the mix besides myself!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

I even got to meet one of my Facebook friends, Super Dash, who came sporting a bowtie his mom made him from my DIY Bowtie tutorial!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

There were dachshunds big and small – some twice my size, some half my size, but everyone came for one reason – to race for the title of Champion!

With over 40 Dachshunds competing I knew it was going to be pretty tough to beat them all. But after winning a few of the preliminary heats I was pretty confident I could make it to the top. And after showing off a few of my favorite tricks I was clearly the crowd favorite to win when I made it to the final race!

Just watch what happened yourself….

If you had trouble telling what happened – it’s because mom’s camera skills were not so stellar. She said it was difficult to film me and call my name/shake cookies at the same time. Excuses, excuses.

Regardless, I won 3 preliminary heats, beating out some really fast weenies – and earning myself a spot in the final against 2 other super fast dachshunds. The final race was run and I came in at a photo finish with a dachshund named Tucker – who had me beat in size by a lot! So the judges decided to re-run the race, just me and Tucker.

I like to think I won that final race, but since it was so close to call the judges said Tucker won by just a nose!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though I didn’t win the coveted Champion title, reserve champ still came with some pretty nice perks. I got to take home this hand-blown glass dog bone from the ArtsQuest Glass Blowing Studio and these yummy handmade cookies from Whisker Biscuits.

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

Not only that but I also brought home not one, but two dachshund cakes from the Vallos Bakery! (too bad mom says they are only for human consumption).

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though I can’t say I’m the Dachshund Races Champion it still feels pretty great to be Reserve Champion. After all, I am still faster than a speeding bullet! Ammo the Dachshund

Preparing for the Dachshund Races

On Sunday I’m packing a bag and heading to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for their annual Oktoberfest! Not only do I plan to mix and mingle among fans of my german heritage, but mom and dad have also entered me into the Dachshund Races.

It’s been a number of years since I’ve put on my running shoes and raced, but the last time I did I came in as the reserve champ! So I figured it was time to lace up my sneakers again and get to training so that I have an even better chance at winning this time.

Wish me luck! Ammo the Dachshund