Little legs went as fast as they could at Hastings Racecourse today in the cutest race you'll ever watch.
Dachshunds and their proud owners were out in force at the track for the annual as part of the 鈥極ur Dog Days of Summer鈥� series.
The races kicked off on Saturday afternoon and will end on Sunday, when the Top Dog is crowned in the finals.
In a controversial start, it was hard to see just who won the first race. Some dogs ran forwards, others ran backwards and many went sideways. After watching video footage, Judges ruled the round a tie between number 7, Hoss, and number 5, Nugget.
The two will face off tomorrow to see who will make it through to the next round.
Devin Payne, who cheered Hoss on at the track, while his owner had to work, said he was pretty confident in the little dog鈥檚 abilities.
鈥淲e鈥檙e pretty proud of the little guy,鈥� he said.
鈥淭omorrow we鈥檙e going to take that $1000 prize and then we are going to get Hoss a meat cake to celebrate!鈥�
He said Hoss was pretty tired after the big race.
Kelda Gavina, who has been racing her two dachshunds for three years now, said the day was all about having fun.
"They haven鈥檛 successfully crossed the finish line yet, but they have successfully left the start,鈥� she said.
鈥淲e laugh a lot, we鈥檙e not serious racers by any means, we just come for the fun.
鈥淚t is a really great social day for them (the dogs) and they get so much attention 鈥� they really love it.鈥�
Winners from the day, Maximillion, Grimace, Code of Arms , Garp, Franky Bruce , Nugget and Hoss will be back for more fun tomorrow.
Not all dogs were lucky enough to make it over the finishing line 鈥� but they were all wieners in their owners鈥� hearts.
If you missed the action today, get down to the track to watch the dogs race in the finals and for the title of Top Dog spot on Sunday.聽
There's also more to look forward to in the coming weeks.
Only dogs racing are allowed at the track.
HERE'S THE WINNERS:
Hoss (pictured) and Nugget ties for first place in our first Wiener Dog races!
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Maximillion looks like a million bucks after winning our second Wiener Dog race!
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Grimace has the face of a winner after winning our third Wiener Dog race!
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Garp hit their mark and is looking sharp after winning the 4th Wiener Dog race!
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Franky Bruce frankly blew through the finish line and won the 5th Wiener Dog race.
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