PEIThe fourth annual Wienerpawlooza, organized by the Atlantic Canadian Dachshund Rescue, kicked off in Cavendish on Saturday.Event is organized by regional charity that helps dachshunds across Atlantic CanadaRyan McKellop · CBC News · Posted: Sep 06, 2025 4:44 PM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours agoOne of the event organizers addressed the crowd in a wiener dog costume. (Rob LeClair/CBC)The fourth-annual Wienerpawlooza, organized by the Atlantic Canadian Dachshund Rescue, kicked off in Cavendish, P.E.I., on Saturday.Some of the events included a dog race, a costume contest and a weenie watermelon-eating contest.Dozens of dogs and their owners attended Saturday’s event, and many came prepared to win.Many dogs wait for the opportunity to show their speed. (Rob LeClair/CBC)This dog may look like he just got off work, though he still delivered a win in the costume competition. (Rob LeClair/CBC)This is the fourth year of Wienerpawlooza. (Rob LeClair/CBC)This hound came ready to race. (Rob LeClair/CBC)This dog looks prepared to eat some watermelon. (Rob LeClair/CBC)ABOUT THE AUTHORRyan McKellop is a graduate of the Holland College Journalism program and a web writer at CBC P.E.I.
Wienerpawlooza draws dozens of dogs to compete in different contests
