Hot Dog! Dachshund announced as celebrated breed at Goodwoof 2025

Today – 21 June – on National Dachshund Day, Goodwood is delighted to announce that the dachshund will be the celebrated breed at next year’s Goodwoof presented by MARS Petcare.

On hearing the news, eleven dapper dachshunds of all shapes and sizes donned their smartest collars and gathered at The Kennels to enjoy a dinner party and a scamper across Goodwoof’s glorious grounds. It’s no coincidence that the longest day of the year is also the day which celebrates the longest dog!

Every year, Goodwoof honours a selected breed: at the inaugural event in 2022, it was the spaniel; in 2023 we welcomed oodles of poodles; and in 2024 it was the turn of the Labrador and we look forward to dachshunds taking the lead in 2025. Renowned for their bold and vivacious personalities, the diminutive dog is one of the nation’s favourites and is also close to the Estate’s heart. The Duke of Richmond’s family have their very own dachshund, Winston, who will no doubt savour his time in the spotlight.

The focal point of the breed celebration is the parade, which takes place each morning and opens the event. Venturing from Goodwood House down to the event site, the parade is led by The Duke of Richmond, and a military marching band – and in 2025, of course, a pack of dachshunds and their owners.

The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, CBE DL, said: “We’re delighted to announce that the dachshund will be the celebrated breed at Goodwoof next year. They may be small, but they have big personalities and certainly make their presence known. I have no doubt that our family dog, Winston, is going to enjoy his moment at the front of the breed parade.”

Further announcements about Goodwoof presented by MARS Petcare will be made in the coming months. Early bird tickets are on sale now at goodwood.com. Dachshunds and their owners will be able to register to participate in the breed parade later in the year.