A team of dachshunds compete in the U-FLI Dream Team Challenge in Memphis, TN – October 2008.
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A team of dachshunds compete in the U-FLI Dream Team Challenge in Memphis, TN – October 2008.
Duration : 0:3:45
A team of dachshunds compete in the U-FLI Dream Team Challenge in Memphis, TN – October 2008.
Duration : 0:3:45
2008 Wienerdog Wiener Nationals
WHAT: 13th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals
WHEN: Saturday, July 19, 2008
WHERE: Los Alamitos Race Course located at 4961 Katella Avenue in Los Alamitos. The track is located 1 1/2 mile east of the 605 Freeway. Exit Katella Avenue.
WHY: For the enjoyment of the crowd and to benefit the Seal Beach Animal Care Center
WHO: 87 wiener dogs will race!
HOW: With their tiny legs
LOS ALAMITOS GOES TO THE DOGS !
* The 13th running of the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals will be on Saturday, July 19, 2008, with proceeds to benefit the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. The Care Center is a non-profit group dedicated to finding home for stray animals in the Orange County area.
* For safety reasons, only dachshunds participating in the Wiener Nationals are allowed to bring their dogs.
* The first Wienerschnitzel Wiener National race is set for 6:15 p.m. with the live horse-racing program set to begin at 7:00 p.m. The Wiener Nationals Championship race will be held at approximately 9:30 p.m.
* Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event on a first come first seat basis. Tickets are $3. Children 17 and under are admitted free. Los Alamitos features free general parking. We suggest fans arrive early on the day of the event.
* The purpose of this fun event is to raise funds for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, a non-profit group dedicated to finding homes for stray animals in the Orange County area. Since 1996, the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals has helped raise nearly $150,000 for the Care Center. Last year’s event raised $20,000 through the sale of tickets and t-shirts. For more information on the Care Center please call (562) 430-4993.
* The Wiener Nationals features all the excitement of a Quarter Horse race, with a total of 87 dachshunds strutting their stuff in front of a packed house at Los Alamitos. A total of 10 trial heats were contested at 50 yards with the winning wieners advancing to the championship race.
* Fans will be able to pick up FREE Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals program by all main track entrances. This special program will highlight all 87 participants, features the schedule of events, and additional information on the Seal Beach Animal Care Center.
* Fans can sign up their dachshunds for the 2009 Wiener Nationals on the night of the event at the Seal Beach Center booth.
For information call 714-820-2690 or e-mail us at larace@losalamitos.com
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