Guest post: dachshund races for Battersea Dogs Home

After being inspired by this summer's Dachshund Olympics we knew we had to do something to continue the legacy. 

After much deliberation my dachshund Flea and I decided to run the Brighton Marathon in aid of the Battersea dogs and cats home. 

With Flea barking at the helm as head coach, we discussed the best course of action to get ready for the big day on Sunday. 

Flea's strategy was simple; she would play both good cop and bad cop. We knew this winter would play a big part in our training regime and somebody had to take the lead. Some mornings Flea would opt for the affectionate lick technique to get me up, whilst other days consisted of being panicked into action by her internal marathon alarm. I knew this wasn't going to be easy, but being bossed into action by your Dachshund, who’s ever heard of that before?

It’s not that I’m new to running; in fact I ran the London marathon last year.  Its just this year we supported a cause very close to our hearts. As the founder of the City Paws Club I was shocked and saddened to hear that on average 7 lost, unwanted or abused dogs arrive everyday at the Battersea centre. 

The good news is, through their hard work, commitment and dedication Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are able to re-home as many as 14 dogs per day across their 3 sites. All of this is only made possible through the generosity of supporters like you.

Matt and Flea ran the Brighton Marathon successfully on Sunday and have so far raised over £350

Its not too late to continue helping them raise money for such a good cause - just visit

https://www.justgiving.com/Matt-Boyce1

Matt is a dog walker from Fulham and is owned by gorgeous Flea the dachshund.

The Great London dachshund dash Sunday 26th September

The Time has come, dachshund lovers, to unite with our favourite breed and show London what we are all about!

The dachshunds in London official race day will commence at 1.30pm at Regents Park, beside the Honest Sausage Cafe on Sunday 26th September. The event is sponsored by Sniffles Dog Spa and Paws and Claws and we will all be raising money for Dog AID.

Club members are asked to turn up in fancy dress and those of you who have a club t-shirt please wear it as the event will be filmed for a dogumentary for SKY airing in November -so we want shiny coats and well turned out paws for the day! Those who make the extra effort can collect a super dooper doggy goodie bag from me.

The day will be filled with doggy treats and prizes to be won. Here is a quick teaser of whats on...

Races – start 2.30pm

Two heats will take place, one for miniatures and one for tweenies/standards. The first three winners of each race will win a prize and the final six will enter a ‘finale’ race.

Sausage Eating – 3.30pm

Again this will be split into dog size and there will be one prize awarded for the fastest sausage eater in each category!

Talk n’ tips with Stan Rawlinson - 4pm

Louise and her father, renowned dog trainer Stan Rawlinson, will be talking to us about training tips to straighten out those ‘paw’ habits!

Club Merchandise

The cold weather is fast approaching so you can have a look at our new ‘super snuggly’ autumn collection of Dachshunds in London branded sleeping bags and Club logo t-shirts!

Dog game - A dog sniffing game is on site for members to tantalise those noses in between competitions

See you on the 26th!

Lisa and Milo x