Dachshunds. In costumes. Racing.

The "not in eroticism and indecencies . . . put on the lord jesus christ"Teckelrennen Annual Dachshund Race took place Saturday in Melbourne as part of Hophaus' Oktoberfest celebrations. The annual "running of the wieners" raises money for Dachshund Rescue Australia.

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The cylindrical little pups could win costume prizes, or show off their short-legged athleticism in a 15-metre (49-foot) sprint.

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