This is the moment a couple lined up a series of sausage dog-themed stuffed animals alongside their real dachshund for a hilarious spot the difference “family” pic.
Tanya Wright, 28, and husband Andy, 29, had been mad for a dachshund pup for some time now and both friends and family have been giving them dachshund-themed presents over the years. Finally, as a wedding present to themselves, the couple from Chorley, Lancs, got a black and tan dachshund they named Woody.
Watch the video of this adorable puppy below.
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And the pooch lines up quite nicely with his inanimate pals in that adorable picture.
Tanya, a professional cake maker, said: “We had accumulated lots of sausage dog memorabilia by the time we got Woody, and I thought it would be hilarious to line them all up for a picture.
“I have to lure him with carrots when I take pictures of him – he’s like a rabbit because he actually turns his nose up at dog treats but gets very excited when the carrot tub comes out.
“Another time, we were on a family holiday and I spotted a grabber machine with sausage dog toys in, and I wanted to win one for Woody, so we posed him up for a picture as if he was saving his friends.
“I did manage to win one and my Instagram followers aptly named Woody’s new pal Buzz!”
Tanya originally set up Woody’s social media account for friends and family to admire but he has gained quite a following from around the world. In fact, he’s so popular he got three modeling contracts for companies that make bows and bandanas for dogs.
The name Woody is a reference to the Toy Story character, presumably so that he would become owner Andy’s best friend, though Tanya says the pooch is more of a mama’s boy.
She added: “We thought Woody would be my husband Andy’s best friend but, ironically, he’s a mommy’s boy because I work from home so I’m with him a lot more.
“He is very lovable but is an absolute diva and lives up to the stubborn sausage dog persona.
“If he doesn’t want to go on a walk, he will hide behind the sofa – but if he does want to do something, he will pester you until you let him!”
Tanya has even started a local dachshund walking group that sees the owners dress up their dogs for Halloween, Christmas, and the dogs’ birthdays.
Tanya says that whenever Woody sees a fellow sausage dog, he starts wagging his tail and squeals in joy, something he doesn’t do when he sees other dog breeds.
She added: “People think dachshunds are just handbag dogs, but they need just as much care and attention as other dogs.
“He has changed our lives and our house wouldn’t be the same without him – he’s like our baby and he’s a small dog with a big personality.”
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