Welcome to The National Dachshund Races

Welcome to:
The National Dachshund Races

COME VISIT US FOR A DAY OF FAMILY FUN!

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The National Dachshund Races are held the last Sunday in September (this year the date is September 30th), at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay, Ohio. May you enjoy your visit to our website and to our event.

How God made Dachshund's

God made a little Dachsie to brighten up our day.
He took a bit of sunshine, laughter, love, and play.
And rolled it up in a sausage shape just right for a hug,
with bright eye's full of mischief in its little mug.

With little paws a pattering's, to take it here and there.
And a cold wet nose, but then he thought

'Oh' what about the hair?

Shall I make it long and silky?
or wiry, that's so sweet, or make it simple,
and have it smooth and staying so neat.
And all the creatures great and small,
the answer came to him.

"OF COURSE" - I'll make them ALL!

So remember that a dachshund is special, from above
His coat of many colors, is a sign of God's great Love!

Author: Anonymous

While these are called "The National Dachshund Races" and yes we have our named winners and of course those that do not win, we believe just being here is a triumph for all dogs that participate and for the families that know this is an event based on pure fun and the love of the breed.

It brings to mind a couple quotes from the famous. The first while written about football, we find quite appropriate. The first quote goes like this:
We will be competing for when the One Great Scorer comes To write against your name,
He marks not that you won or lost - But how you played the game
Author: Grantland Rice

The Second:
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog
Author: Dwight D. Eisenhower

There are NO WINNERS AND NO LOSERS Here! All that participate are winners in our book. We want you ALL to come and enjoy a Day of Fun at The National Dachshund Races!

I'm Fixed. How About You? I'm Fixed. How About You?
Many times we hear these words and just do not realize their importance!
WE STRONGLY SUPPORT the Spay/Neuter of your Pets!
Unwanted Pets end up in Unwanted Places!

About Me and the National Dachshund Races

Hello, My name is Toni Gossard. I am being encouraged to share my life with all of you, and why I started the National Dachshund Races. I have Polycystic Kidney Disease or P.K.D., which you can learn more about by going to their home page, www.pkdcure.org

I was put on a special plane complete with a nurse to take me from Findlay, Ohio to Mayo Hospital for a liver bisection by Dr. David Nagormey. I do not remember much for the first few days until I woke up very scared to see a man at the foot of my bed, I later learned that there was someone with me 24 hours a day until I came around, it was a long recovery time for me, and the liver bisection was in my mind worse then the 2 brain Aneurysms I had taken care of a few years earlier at the University of Colorado Science Center Hospital by Dr. Robert Breeze.

While I was recouping I had the chance to stay with my oldest sister, Connie and her husband, Alan. The only 2 things missing were my Doxies, Cuddles and Chloe. While laying and watching television (which I was getting good at doing), I was surfing through the channels and tuned into "The Best of the Breed": they were showing a Dachshund race. At that point I knew what I needed to do when I got home. To my surprise the National Dachshund Races got attention and has gotten bigger and better each year, it is a pleasant and fun activity for many people of all ages.

Many things have happened to me, it is a sad thing in life, but I have allowed myself to have interests in many areas and the Dachshund races has introduced me to many wonderful people, I have had the time to do many parades with many of the winning Doxies along with my own, (which does not compete in the races), they are smiles to my faces when I get feeling down.

Today I believe that the races, my Family, Friends, Faith and my Drs. are all a part of what keeps me here. There were many days when I got home, all I wanted to do was pull the covers over my head and never leave the bed, but my Doxies, Cuddles (red short hair) and Chloe (black and tan) had other ideas for me, the one thing they taught me was it was time for me to get on with life. A few years ago my beloved Chloe passed away and as a tribute to her I created the Last Chance race.

The same year Nancy Stanberry, the sweetest person with the biggest heart who was the guiding force in my life passed away. As a tribute to her I created the Seniors race, 2 of her 5 Doxies came to live with me, Max (wire hair), and Spot (long hair). Besides my loving companions, I have 2 sons and 1 daughter, 1 daughter-in-law, 4 granddaughters, and 3 grandsons to share my life with.

Thank you for stopping by and we hope to see you for a day of fun with us at
"The National Dachshund Races"

KGW Design Studio - Custom Web Design, Marketing and Hosting Solutions

KGW Design Studio is Proud to be the Web Designer of the "Official National Dachshund Races" Website. We operate out of Worcester, MA and we own 2-loving companions of our own. Hershey our Chocolate Mini long hair and Jesse Jane our mini short hair Sable. Each can be seen on the Home Page.

Thank you Toni for allowing us the opportunity to help and become a member of your proud team! You have created not just an event, but a legacy that will go on for cause's many would simply rather ignore.

*A Special Note - The National Dachshund Races does not promote racing for profits, only for the thrill and the excitement of watching your Doxie participate in challenging other Doxies.

Please enjoy yourself at all events you go to and make sure your Doxie stays safe!

Best Regards,

Toni Gossard

24.03.2007. 10:59

Kate Correa on 24.03.2007. 13:29

I am an enthusiastic dachshund lover and this event sails to the head of dog related events I've seen. I couldn't imagine anything more fun than getting together with scores of other dachsies and owners for a day of fun. I am definitely going to try to attend the event.

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