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Sunday, October 08, 2006

Dachshund Octoberfest

Yes, this is the Dachshund festival! Twice a year there are Dachshund festivals in Washington Square Park: the Dachshund Spring Fiesta on the last Saturday in April and the Dachshund Octoberfest on the first Saturday in October. Hundreds of Dachshunds and their owners meet for an afternoon of socializing. More photos here. The purpose, as stated by the Dachshund Friendship Club: " Our purpose is to introduce dogs and their guardians to each other and to encourage a friendly interaction between our animal companions and their guardians. The highlight of the festival is the singing of the The Dachs Song which was written for the club by Paul de Vries and Murray Weinstock." Some dress their dogs in costumes, but this is not required. The festivals are free, open to all, and non-competitive, just an afternoon of friendly meet and greet...

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

A festival just for Dachshunds ! Now I've seen everything! I can give up blogging immediately!
Dog gone it!

Cynthia said...

Apparently, dachshund lovers also have a thing for denim.

Kate said...

As an avid animal lover, esp.dogs, I find this very amusing. Great pics.

Anonymous said...

Asoutspe it is a German word and the dogs are German dogs,
the correct word is DACHSHUNDE not Dachshunds.