At the Emerald Downs racetrack in Washington State (United States), Dachshunds meet every summer for a race where the spectacle is often as unpredictable as the competitors. Between U-turns, distractions and happy encounters, anything can happen! This year, Mary Poopins, a Dachshund in a wheelchair, proved above all that you don't need to win to be a champion.
THE Dachshunds may be small dogs with short legs, but when it comes to running, they have no shortage of enthusiasm! Organized for pleasure, races Dachshunds are the opportunity to see these adorable little sausages on legs launching themselves onto a track with more or less seriousness… This is the case at Emerald Downsthe horse racing racetrack located at Auburnin the state of Washington (United States), where Dachshunds have had their own big event every summer since 1997.
Dachshund races, a spectacle where anything can happen
During this annual race, the principle is very simple: lined up on the starting line, the small dogs must reach the finish as quickly as possible. Well… in theory! Because between those who go in the wrong direction, stop to get to know each other or get distracted along the way, the race quickly turns into a happy mess. However, this year, with the retirement of the champion Lucasall competitors could dream of victory.
In the end, the one who caught everyone's attention was not the fastest dog, but certainly the one who was the most determined to cross the finish line…
A real little champion who won over the public
The little dog in question is called Mary Poopins. Paralyzed and using a wheelchair, she quickly attracted everyone's attention.
In a video relayed by PetHelpfulwe see that on the track, despite the thick and difficult terrain, the adorable little Dachshund advances with disarming determination, ears to the wind and visibly delighted to participate.
This champion seed immediately won over the public. “ She's a brave female dog someone commented under the video, recalling how difficult it is to pull a wheelchair through dirt or gravel. Internet users also fell for the tenacity and infectious enthusiasm of this little athlete.
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After so much effort, Mary Poopins was even entitled to a small, well-deserved reward. As one viewer nicely summed up, she was “ exhausted at the end, but found the reward that helped him finish “. That day, she may not have won the race, but she undoubtedly won the hearts of the public!