Winner winner, wiener dog

Inclement weather may have affected the way that the annual Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races were held on Sunday, but that doesn't mean it stopped the event. The much-anticipated entertainment was held under a covered tent, with a boarded race chute to prevent the German breed of dogs from slipping. The event benefited Dachshund Rescue NW.

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Sun., Sept. 29, 2019

Lucy the dachshund stops in her tracks during an Oktoberfest “wiener dog race” on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. Lucy is owned by Audrey DeRosierand placed second in the 9-and-younger purebred category. The races benefited Dachshund Rescue NW.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Rudy the dachshund carries his toy chicken to the finish line of an Oktoberfest “wiener dog race” on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. Rudy qualified for the finals. His owner is Nick Gutzwiler.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Four-year-old Louise Wimmer, father David Wimmer, 2-year-old Danny Wimmer and mother Hannah Wimmer watch the much-anticipated Oktoberfest “wiener dog races” on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. The races benefited Dachshund Rescue NW.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Rudy the dachshund competes in an Oktoberfest “wiener dog race” on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. Rudy qualified for the finals. His owner is Nick Gutzwiler.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
A young child claps her hands during a much-anticipated Oktoberfest “wiener dog race” on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. The race benefited Dachshund Rescue NW.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Fans record video of an Oktoberfest “wiener dog race” on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. The race benefited Dachshund Rescue NW.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Lucy the dachshund is persuaded to cross the finish line after being goaded with a toy during an Oktoberfest “wiener dog race” on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. Lucy is owned by Audrey DeRosierand placed second in the 9-and-younger purebred category. The races benefited Dachshund Rescue NW.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
A wire-haired dachshund competes in the much-anticipated during an Oktoberfest “wiener dog races” on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. The races benefited Dachshund Rescue NW.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review