Sausage dogs are taking the world by storm

The dachshund. It was originally the loyal companion of forest rangers and hunters, before rising to fame as a kitschy bobblehead boot lid ornament. These days the short-legged ankle chomper is celebrating a comeback that is not taking place in the forests of Bavaria but in the urban Instagram jungle. Yes, that's right: dachshunds are back and they are trendy now.

Forget about French bulldogs and Shiba Inus: the charming sausage dogs have taken over the cobbled streets between concrete structures and craft beer bars. They are barking, posing and sticking their noses into cameras. 

However, dachshunds have no desire to please. Some dogs may think of their owner as the pack leader. Dachshunds, on the other hand, think of their humans as staff that are tolerated generously, as long as they do their job. One thing is clear: the dachshund is the ruler of the house.

It could be because of these very characteristics that dachshunds have become popular once again. Dachshunds are dogs with an attitude. They are anarchic rebels whose eyes shift between saying "leave me alone" and "give me a pâté sandwich". While Labradors are happy to follow commands, dachshunds couldn't care less. They are trendsetters for all those who secretly dream of being a little more stubborn themselves.

The dachshund's popularity is not limited to Germany, either. They have long taken the heart of people around the world by storm. Dachshunds are confidently wobbling along the pavements of New York, London and Melbourne. Fans around the world organise dachshund parades in which the dogs and their owners proudly walk through the streets as living sausage chains. The famous "Sausage Walks" in London and Paris, for example, are clear evidence of the fact that dachshunds are global players that are here to stay.