The Dachshund Effect
How These Short Legs and Long Bodies Took Over Social Media.
by Leila Yang ★ NOVEMBER 4th, 2025
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If you think a dog can’t be a social media superstar, you clearly haven’t met a dachshund. With their sausage-shaped bodies and expressive faces, these dogs are now officially social media royalty. Welcome to what UGirl calls the Dachshund effect.
One scroll through TikTok and you’ll soon realize that these weiner dogs are ridiculously expressive. Whether they’re barking at a leaf or side-eyeing their owners with PURE judgment, these dogs are dramatic — and that’s why they’ve thrived on the internet. They’re photogenic and highly relatable. That “I’m over it” expression? Iconic. Those tiny paws? Iconic.
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Some dachshunds have taken their fame to the next level. Accounts like @winston_da_ween and @noodleandtilde have millions of followers, proving that short legs can have a long reach. People are always watching, not just for the cuteness but for the daily dose of personality and quirks that only dachshunds have. They’re the reality TV stars of the dog world: dramatic, unpredictable and entertaining.
Dachshunds are aspirational. These dogs embody traits like confidence, curiosity — and a little bit of chaos — which are all things college students secretly admire (or experience daily).
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They’re goofy yet sophisticated and lazy yet energetic. Following a dachshund online isn’t just about liking cute photos. At least for me, it’s about escaping your homework stress and maybe even living vicariously through their sass.
This Dachshund effect isn’t just a temporary social media moment, it’s more of a cultural phenomenon. With lengthy bodies, short legs and huge personalities, these dogs remind us that charm comes in all shapes and sizes! And honestly, who wouldn’t want a daily dose of spunk and humor in their feed? This little dog can do big things.
Edited by: Madison Sherman