A city in Germany had a howling good time, and now it’s getting rewarded for it.
The medieval town of Regensburg — a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany — recently learned its event celebrating Dachshund dogs broke a Guinness World Record. In 2024, the town’s local museum, the Regensburg Dackelmuseumknown for its quirky collection of over 4,500 pieces of Dachshund memorabilia, hosted the parade for Dachshunds dog and their owners and enthusiasts.
Guinness World Records recently confirmed that at least 897 dachshunds attended the dog parade — some counts indicate that 1,175 of the beloved canines were present — and marched along the historic town’s streets. The number of 897 is enough to earn Regensburg the Guinness World Record for the Largest Dachshund Walk.
According to Guinness, dog owners at the record-breaking parade participated in a variety of activities, including dressing in traditional clothing, waving dog banners, and singing with a marching band
The march reportedly began in a large parking lot. The gaggle of pups then made their way across a historic stone bridge and down the city’s streets, passing the Dackelmuseum and crossing the finish line. The event continued with a celebration in the town square.
The diverse group of wiener dogs came together from all over the world. Local dogs walked alongside wiener pups from 19 different European countries and other locales.
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Dackelmuseum founder Seppi Küblbeck told German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung that he organized the parade to spread positivity.
“The Dachshund isn’t political,” he said. “For the dachshund, all people are equal – regardless of skin color or where they come from.”
The museum announced its accomplishment on Instagram on March 10, writing, “It’s official as of today……………. The Regensburg Dackelmuseum has been recognized through the GUINNESS Book of Records as the entry for the largest dachshund PARADE!!!!!!!!! Woohoo.”
Dachshunds have a long history in Germany. The country started breeding the dogs over 300 years ago to hunt badgers, according to the American Kennel Club. The dog breed’s name translates into “badger dog” in German.
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