A COUNTRY hotel in Mid Devon will host a weekend dedicated to one of the most beloved dog breeds from February 7 to 9.

Dachshund Days will take place at The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel at Eggesford and more than 50 Dachshunds and their owners are expected to attend the event, marking a unique occasion for dog lovers.

The event, organised by the hotel in partnership with Dovecote Dogs, a Dachshund training specialist, was conceived as a fun and social weekend for Dachshund owners to bond and share their love for these charming dogs.

Matthew Lane, owner of the Fox and Hounds, said: “We were overwhelmed by the response when we initially shared the idea of this event.

“Not only did we have many eager Dachshund owners, but we also received support from experts in healthcare, grooming, nutrition, as well as artists, photographers, and even novelist Blake Mara—all keen to contribute to this special weekend.”

Matthew added: “We’re expecting about 25 Dachshunds to stay at the hotel, with another 25 visiting throughout the day.

"With six acres of grounds and miles of dog-friendly woodland walks, there will be plenty of opportunities for exercise, in addition to all the fascinating talks and socialising. We’re also planning a five-course themed dinner created by our chefs, paired with a fun team quiz to test everyone’s knowledge of Dachshund trivia!”

The weekend will include a socialisation session, talks on Dachshund care, training, and breed-specific topics.

Matthew continued: “If it goes as well as we’re expecting, we might even explore the possibility of hosting similar events for other breeds, like a ‘Doodle Days’, ‘Cavalier Carnival’ or a ‘Shih Tzu Shindig!’”

Some tickets are still available and might make the ultimate Christmas gift for anyone that loves Dachshunds.

For details, visit: foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/daxie or call 01769 580345.