1/32Wasinee Hodder, of Blacks Beach, with Harry the tweeny at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
Pupper party: 30+ photos at a Dachshund Christmas
They were the goodest of boys and girls dressed up in their Christmas best for a festive get together between dachshund lovers across Mackay.
2/32Please may I have some more treats. Photo: Janessa Ekert
3/32Dachshund Christmas Party organiser Monika Zakal, of Dolphin Heads, with Milo. Photo: Janessa Ekert
4/32Romeo at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
5/32Barney and Betty at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
6/32Matthew Zakal, 9, of Dolphin Heads, with Slinky at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
7/32Maddy Lowth, 14, of Slade Point, with at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
8/32Duke dressed in his tuxedo. Owner Rose Borresen, of Shoal Point, said Duke is a therapy dog. Photo: Janessa Ekert
9/32Duke looking dapper at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
10/32Waiting for treats. Photo: Janessa Ekert
11/32Max posing for the camera at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
12/32Max giving his best smile for the camera. Photo: Janessa Ekert
13/32David Wallace and Cheryl Thompson, of Marian, with their Triple Bs – Baxter, Betty and Barney at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
14/32Simone Baker, of East Mackay, holding Arnold and Colleen Baker, of East Mackay, with Franke at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
15/32A snuggle of sausage dogs at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
16/32Romeo plays on the grass at the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
17/32Dudley leaning on his sister Delilah. Photo: Janessa Ekert
18/32Dudley begging for a treat. Photo: Janessa Ekert
19/32Still begging. Photo: Janessa Ekert
20/32Good boy Dudley gets his treat. Photo: Janessa Ekert
21/32Chane Brits, of Bucasia with Pepper and Coco at the Mackay Dachshund Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
22/32Cute family photo Chane Brits with Pepper and Coco. Photo: Janessa Ekert
23/32Elsie and Jacque van Staden, of Blacks Beach, with El-J and Benji at the Mackay Dachshund Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
24/32Max and Romeo playing together at the Mackay Dachshund Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
25/32Kareena Hilet, of Grasstree Beach with Frankie at the Mackay Dachshund Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
26/32Benji was one of about 20 puppers at the Mackay Dachshund Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
27/32El-J was a bit tired in mum Elsie van Staden's arms after a playful afternoon. Photo: Janessa Ekert
28/32Cutie Delilah having a little sit down at the Mackay Dachshund Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
29/32There were dachshunds everywhere at the Mackay Dachshund Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
30/32All waiting for treats. Photo: Janessa Ekert
31/32Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
32/32Party organiser Monika Zakal baked a dachshund cake with the help of her son Matthew, 9, for the Mackay Dachshunds Christmas Party. Photo: Janessa Ekert
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