June 30, 2025, 1:19 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Despite his short legs, he was unstoppable: At Germany’s first official dachshund race in Magdeburg, dachshund Fiete left all competitors behind—securing the title of Germany’s fastest dachshund.
At the Magdeburg horse racing track, the first German Championship in Dachshund Racing took place as part of the “Teckelwelt” fair. Two hundred twenty dachshunds participated, including entrants from Austria.
Premiere for Dachshund Racing in Magdeburg
Last weekend, everything at the racetrack in Magdeburg revolved around the speedy four-legged friends. For the first time, organizers held a German Championship in Dachshund Racing. The dogs started with two handlers. One person held the dog back at the start, while the other awaited it at the end of the 40-meter track, equipped with treats, toys, or balls.
The qualifying heats took place on Saturday, with the final following on Sunday. The dachshunds’ enthusiasm was apparently so great that the decisive race had to be repeated twice. Initially, the winner was not clearly identifiable. In the end, it was determined: Fiete from Tornesch in Schleswig-Holstein secured first place in the Standard Dachshund category with a time of 5.6 seconds. He now officially holds the title of “Germany’s Fastest Dachshund.”
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There was a separate competition category for rabbit and miniature dachshunds. Here, dachshund Frieda from Ludwigsfelde in Brandenburg prevailed. The winners not only enjoyed the title but also received a trip to Regensburg with two overnight stays and free entry to the local Dachshund Museum, including a personal tour.
Incidentally, record dachshund “Nugget” from the U.S. could not be beaten by Fiete. The smooth-haired dachshund with a merle pattern claimed the title for the highest lifetime speed ever recorded for his breed at a 100-yard race in 2016. 1