The most adorable race ever

With the arrival of the Nevada State Fair came all the unique events along it had to offer. Carnival rides, petting zoos, demolition derbies, and wiener dog races. As odd as it sounds, these races feature dozens of tiny dachshunds competing to race a 50-foot sprint along with dozens of people laughing and cheering them on. The competition is so cute, it's sickening. On my way to the fair I sped down the street dodging traffic and cursing the fact that I had to film the race after waking up in a bad mood. I had a change of heart when I arrived after seeing all the adorable dog faces and tiny feet. Their goofy smirks make me giggle as I filmed these tiny dogs waddle along as fast as they could. I interviewed Jason Hamill of Reno and his 'daughter' Maggie about the race. Maggie is Jason's five year old dachshund who was eyeing a few chickens as I spoke to him. She likes to hunt birds such as quails back at their home. What a fierce little dog! Unfortunately she never made it to the end of the race because she made a sharp turn left towards the door where Jason and her had entered. Jason didn't mind however, how could you be mad at a face like this? I'm really glad I went because I love dogs and this was an event you have to see to believe. They seriously put me in a better mood for the rest of the day. For a gallery by Julie Sullivan, click here. For my QuickTime film, click here.
Now if only someone would buy me a dachshund...