Sausage dogs, also known as dachshunds, are a beloved breed that has captured the hearts of many people around the world. Their distinctive long bodies and playful personalities make them a popular pet, and they have even become famous in popular culture. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at five of the most famous sausage dogs of all time, and how you can celebrate these beloved pups with items from our e-commerce store.
LUMP
Picasso had a love for dachshunds. One of his most famous dachshunds was named Lump which means ‘rascal’ in German. The relationship between artist and dog was described as a ‘love affair’ and Lump cameos in a number of Picasso’s paintings. Lump died shortly before the artist’s death in 1973. Picasso’s Dachshund has become a popular tattoo design amongst sausage dog lovers.
FRED
EB White, the author of Charlotte’s Web, had a special bond with his sausage dog, Fred, whom he adopted in 1947. Fred provided White with comfort and inspiration as he would often curl up next to him while he wrote.
EB White has some good insight to the personalities of sausage dogs.
“Being the owner of Dachshunds, to me a book on dog discipline becomes a volume of inspired humor. Every sentence is a riot. Some day, if I ever get a chance, I shall write a book, or warning, on the character and temperament of the Dachshund and why he can’t be trained and shouldn’t be…
… When I address Fred I never have to raise either my voice or my hopes. He even disobeys me when I instruct him in something he wants to do.”
EB White
PRETZEL
Pretzel is a character in a children’s picture book written in 1944 by Margret Rey, illustrated by H.A. Rey. The book is titled “Pretzel: A Long-Necked, Long-Legged Dachshund” and it tells the story of a dachshund named Pretzel who is born with an unusually long body. Despite being teased by his brothers and sisters, Pretzel is determined to prove that his unique body is an asset, not a hindrance. Eventually, he goes on to win a blue ribbon at a dog show for being the longest dachshund in the world. The book has been a beloved classic for generations and continues to be a popular choice for young readers.
WALDI
Waldi was the first official mascot of any Olympic Games when he was created for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He an instant hit with fans of the games and sold over 2 million items of merchandize which helped fund the games. The Olympic committee chose a Dachshund as the mascot due to their athletic traits, such as resilience, determination, and speed.
Fritz & Freida
Fritz was a giant balloon that featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1932 and 1933. Fritz was one of the first balloons to have a built-in sound unit which made the barking noise from the balloon itself.
Then along came Freida in 1949, who made a few appearances through the 50s and early 2000’s before retiring in 2011 Parade.
Sausage dogs have become famous in popular culture over the years, and these iconic dogs have captured the hearts of many people around the world.
Miss WeinerVerse offers a wide range of items featuring our sausage dogs, so be sure to check out our shop to find the perfect item for the sausage dog lover in your life!
Look Ma! I’m famous!
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