Adorable pups steal the show

From the red carpet to television commercials, these two adorable sausage dog pups are no strangers to stardom, clocking up numerous appearances at events even including the ARIA Awards.

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They are two of the most famous sausage dogs in the country, clocking up numerous appearances at events, on television and even on the red carpet.

Dachshunds Maluka and Avalon, who live with their owners in Kurrajong, attract plenty of attention wherever they go and are highly sought after for events and appearances.

The Dachshund Rescue Australia ambassadors have appeared on television commercials for brands like The Body Shop and dog food company Purina, and travel the country appearing at events.

Pup-stars Maluka and Avalon. Pictures: Angelo Velardo

In 2016 their popularity skyrocketed after they were carried by electronic duo Peking Duk down the red carpet of the ARIA Awards.

Followers flocked to the Instagram account their owners Sarah and Grayson Haora had created to share photos of them.

“It took off overnight,” Mrs Haora said.

Now more than 9000 fans follow Maluka and Avalon’s adventures, including trips interstate to events and gigs.

Mrs Haora said her favourite part of taking the dogs to events was the “sheer happiness” it brought people.

“I love the smile that the dogs bring to people,” she said.

Mrs Haora said five-year-old Maluka and three-year-old Avalon “love the attention” they receive from people at events.

The two pups are adored everywhere they go.

Mrs Haora said the couple had spent thousands of dollars over the years on the dogs, including on interstate travel to events and an array of cute outfits, but they “just love doing it”.

“We don’t think of the money we’re spending,” she said.

“We do it because we love it and it’s a bonus that we can promote Dachshund Rescue Australia as well, that makes it even more worthwhile.”

Fans of Maluka and Avalon can meet the adorable pair at the Dog Lovers Show at Sydney Olympic Park in August where they will walk the red carpet along with other social media famous dogs.

Sarah said she loves the joy Maluka and Avalon bring to people.

Avalon strikes a pose.

The sixth annual Dog Lovers Show will be held for the first time at Sydney Showground on August 3 and 4 with events like a canine ninja challenge and dog yoga.

Three must-see events at the Sydney Dog Lovers Show

Insta Pooch Zone

With a combined Instagram following of more than 300,000, 25 of Sydney’s top canine social media sensations will strut the red carpet, snap selfies with adoring fans, pose for the pup-arazzi and take part in interviews alongside their owners at the Insta Pooch Zone.

Maluka loves being the centre of attention.

K9 Ninja Challenge at the Vitapet Arena

Trained pooches of all shapes, sizes and breeds will take on a custom-built obstacle course including quintuple steps, jumping through hoops, climbing the Herculean pillars, tackling the fireman’s ladder and launching themselves up the warp wall alongside their trainers in heated time trials.

DOGA on the Main Stage

For those looking to unwind from the action, DOGA (that’s yoga with your dog)

demonstrations will be held for 30 participants each daily. The session begins with direct massage and stretching techniques for dogs, progressing to yoga postures with the dogs involved. Smaller dogs can be held for some yoga poses, larger dogs remain in contact by touch.