Geelong’s waterfront will be a swarm of long bodies and little legs as the community and their dogs come together for World Dachshund Day.
The Geelong event features a walk along Eastern Beach from the Geelong Boat House from 11am on Sunday, June 22.
World Dachshund Day’s Ruth Salminen said the event aimed to raise awareness of dachshunds while allowing owners and their dogs to come together for a fun day out.
“It’s a good opportunity to celebrate our long-short dogs on the long-short day. So, it’s a good day to celebrate,” she said.
“It’s all about having fun with your dogs, getting out of the house, and having a nice flat walk with people who’ve got dachshunds.
“Dachshunds are so small, but they’re sassy… They’re like a baby. They’re first to sit on your lap at night or to go for a walk with you. They just want to be with you all the time.
“They’re a tough little breed and quite quirky. They’re a popular breed but not an easy one to have. They’re quite a demanding breed and love to be with their owners.
“We’re hoping most people will enjoy the day while getting out on a winter morning with their dogs… They’re just a lovely little companion and they’re suited to a lot of homes who can give them that time.”
Geelong owners and their dogs will also have the option to grab a coffee and some food following the walk, with prizes on offer during the event.
Attendance is by a gold coin donation, which will go towards helping Dachshund IVDD Support Australia support dogs with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD).
