Dachshunds through the snow! Hundreds of sausage dogs and their owners dress up in their festive finery for a Christmas walk
- Around 500 dachshunds and their owners were in festive gear during a Christmas walk in Hyde Park, London
- Details of the walk had previously been published online by website Secret London but were later taken down
- Cassandra Williams, 30, who brought her dog Rupert, said: ‘It’s a good excuse for us all to get together’
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Hundreds of sausage dogs and their owners have dressed up in festive attire and met up for a Christmas walk.
The horde of around 500 dogs, which are also known as dachshunds, came in outfits including Father Christmas jackets, festive elf jumpers and tinsel.
In the spirit of Christmas, several owners were also spotted wearing jumpers with ‘Dachshund through the snow’ stitched on the front.
Cassandra Williams, 30, who brought her sausage dog Rupert, said: ‘It’s a good excuse for us all to get together, all the slightly mad people, and have a day.
Around 500 dachshunds and their owners came dressed in festive clothing during a Christmas walk in Hyde Park today. Pictured: Alice Hancock (left) with dachshund Nutmeg and Lucy Hughes (right) with her dachshund Twiglet
Dachshunds Noodle (left) and Shnitzel (right) joined other canine’s and their owner’s during the festive walk in London. Several owners were also spotted wearing jumpers with the words ‘Dachshund through the snow’
Dachshund Lord William (pictured) was among other dogs taking part in the festive walk. Details of the event had previously been published online but were later pulled down by the website Secret London
‘It’s a good opportunity for her dog to “make friends” and learn to be more sociable.’
The pets and their owners defied the brisk December chill on Sunday morning in London’s Hyde Park to embrace a little festive cheer.
Details of the walk had previously been published online but were later pulled from the internet by listings website Secret London.
The website blamed the decision on the ‘crazy amount of interest’ organisers had received.
Listings website Secret London said its decision to remove the details was due to the ‘crazy amount of interest’. Pictured: dachshund Lulu takes part in a sausage dog festive walk in Hyde Park, London
Dachshund Mizar, spotted wearing a Santa Claus hat, was among hundreds of dogs in London’s Hyde Park this morning
Dachshunds Sabrina (left) and Lola (right) were spotted enjoying the cool winter chill as they went fro a walk around Hyde Park
Dachshund Bruno posed for the camera in his elf costume during the festive sausage dog walk in Hyde Park this morning. While most of the dogs enjoyed the walk, several scraps broke out among the dachshunds and their owners had to step in
Ana Rodriguez, 30, who planned the meet up and runs monthly sausage dog walks, said: ‘We have a Christmas special or a Halloween special.
‘This one, we expect, is going to be the biggest.
‘It is a growing group.’
She added: ‘It is a good way to socialise the dogs with the same breed and to meet more dog owners.
‘They love to play with their own breed and I think it is really good for them.’
While most of the sausage dogs looked to be thoroughly enjoying their time outside, several scraps broke out among the dachshunds and their owners were needed to pull them apart.
Thomas Brand, 32, who brought his dog Teddy, said: ‘We love how many people are here. Everyone seems really happy and Teddy really loves it.’
Dachshund Millie was spotted spreading a little festive cheer with her red Christmas jumper during today’s Christmas walk in London
Cute dachshund LD (Little Dog) sported a turkey costume with tinsel as he stretched his legs around the spacious park this morning
Adorable dachshund Maya was spotted wearing a hat with the words ‘Santa’s little helper’ as she walked alongside her owner in the park
The event not only allowed the canine’s to socialise with each other but also enabled dog owners to meet and exchange tips