143. Winnie The Winning Weiner!

Eight year old dachshund Winnie has won the hearts of people who voted her the Number One Calendar Pin-up Dog in Longview News-Journal's second annual online Pet Star Calendar Contest.

Brave little Winnie’s owner Janet died on November 6th, so she didn’t get to see Winnie become Calendar Girl. Winnie had fallen from a tall porch four years ago, and broken her back. It took six months for her to walk again using her unique custom-made wheelchair.

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Photo courtesy of Jacob Croft Botter / News-Journal Photo.

38. Winning Dachshund

Only three months after giving birth to seven puppies, this dachshund takes home a prize.

At the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last week, Annie was awarded ‘Best of Opposite Sex’ in the Best of Breed competition. That means the 4-year-old was considered the best female of her breed.

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