Dog play afternoon: dachshunds overrun Hyde Park for Christmas walk

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Martin BelamDecember 14, 2025 at 03:03 PM

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Hundreds of dachshunds and their owners gathered in Hyde Park, London, for the eighth annual sausage dog Christmas walk. The event, started by Ana Rodriguez to socialize her dog, Winston, featured a best-dressed competition followed by playtime. Owners and dogs traveled from various locations, including St. Albans, to participate in the festive gathering. Many dogs sported costumes, and owners shared stories about their beloved pets. The event brought together dachshund enthusiasts and their dogs for a day of socializing and celebration. The dachshund breed originated in Germany, where it was developed as a hunting dog.

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Royal Kennel Club 50% Winston 60% Ana Rodriguez 70% Hyde Park ×480%

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Very Positive

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Hyde Park

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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