Dachshund dog race takes over Melbourne with cute costumes

Oodles of sausage dogs battled it out for the title of top dog as part of the annual German festivities. 

From red airplanes on arrival, Coco Chanel pant suits, red glittery tutus to Harry Potter flying on a broom, they were battling it out to win The Best Dressed Dachshund Costume Parade.

Running of the wieners is part of Oktoberfest, the German pups were showered with attention during the costume parade.

Oodles of sausage dogs battled it out for the title of top dog as part of the annual German festivities

The annual costume parade in Melbourne attracted Dachshund Harry Potter (pictured)

The annual costume parade in Melbourne attracted Dachshund Harry Potter (pictured)

Other dogs were pictured in lace wedding dresses complete with a white flower crown

Other dogs were pictured in lace wedding dresses complete with a white flower crown

Other cute pooches were seen wearing sparkly red tutus with matching red head pieces

Other cute pooches were seen wearing sparkly red tutus with matching red head pieces

While many dogs waddled in on their short legs, others flew in their own private red planes

While many dogs waddled in on their short legs, others flew in their own private red planes

Dozens of pampered pooches donned their best outfits on the ‘dogwalk’ on Saturday in Melbourne. 

Everything from dogs dressed in wedding dresses complete with a flower crown to a three headed pup attracted huge crowds. 

The popular event, which also involves a dog race, raises money for Dachshund Rescue Australia.

More than 100 little legged dogs ran the 15 metre Hophaus Annual Daschshund Race at Southbank.

One pair of sausage dogs were donning matching Coco Chanel pant suits for the occassion

One pair of sausage dogs were donning matching Coco Chanel pant suits for the occassion

As part of Oktoberfest, German pups were showered with attention during a costume parade

As part of Oktoberfest, German pups were showered with attention during a costume parade

As some pups opted for delicate lace, others chose to make a statement dressed as a big fish

As some pups opted for delicate lace, others chose to make a statement dressed as a big fish

This Dachshund was even spotted wearing a soccer jersey complete with matching booties

This Dachshund was even spotted wearing a soccer jersey complete with matching booties

One dog owner Emma Clarke told Sunrise they used chicken to bribe their pups to the end of the race and despite their tiny trotters, Daschunds are speedy little ‘pocket rockets’. 

Over the last two years, the organisation has raised more than $6200 for the rescue group since they began the annual event in 2015.

The popular event meant the race filled up in two days with 60 dogs on the wait list, reported Herald Sun.  

The free event means thousands of people got to ogle at dogs draped in everything from lace to bow ties. 

Over the last two years, the organisation has raised more than $6200 for the rescue group 

Over the last two years, the organisation has raised more than $6200 for the rescue group 

The popular event meant the race filled up in two days with 60 dogs on the wait list

The popular event meant the race filled up in two days with 60 dogs on the wait list

The little legged dogs were described as 'pocket rockets' when they ran the annual dog race

The little legged dogs were described as ‘pocket rockets’ when they ran the annual dog race

About 100 dogs participated in the annual race which raises thousands of dollars each year

About 100 dogs participated in the annual race which raises thousands of dollars each year

The sausage dogs ran the 15 metre Hophaus Annual Daschshund Race at Southbank, Melbourne (pictured Saturday)

The sausage dogs ran the 15 metre Hophaus Annual Daschshund Race at Southbank, Melbourne (pictured Saturday)

 

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