The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals is a dachshund racing event held at the Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, California. A fundraiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, the event has been held annually since 1996.

Rules

The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals is a racing event where dachshunds compete to be the fastest dog and for a cash prize. The dachshunds start from a gate and run approximately fifty yards to their owners, who are usually enticing them with a ball or treat. The race focuses on the dog's ability to remain within the boundaries of the racing lane while maintaining speed. Regional qualifiers from Texas, California, and other southwestern states come together at Los Alamitos Race Course in California to race in the "Holiday Bowl" and participate annually in the Holiday Bowl Parade, a yearly event focused on the Holiday Bowl Football Game. With an average attendance of 15,000 people, the tournament has raised more than $250,000 for its beneficiary, the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, which provides shelter for homeless animals in Seal Beach, California.

Notable racers

Winners

History

During the 27th annual event in 2023, the event had a total of 124 dogs, which was a record amount of competitors. The winning dog was named "Fastest Wiener in the West."

In other media

5 Wiener Nationals competitors are featured in 2007 documentary film Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary.