The ‘Pup Up Cafe’ rolled into Revolution on Market Street yesterday, serving up ‘puppucinos’ and ‘pawsecco’ to dachshunds attending with their owners.
1. Photo Neil Cross; Dachshund Pup-Up Cafe
The celebration of the humble hound was the third of its kind in Blackpool, with previous events taking place in 2019 and 2021, with a break in between due to Covid-19. Photo: Neil Cross
2. Photo Neil Cross; Dachshund Pup-Up Cafe
Owners could pose for professional pictures taken with their four-legged friends, and browse with pet products on sale. Photo: Neil Cross
3. Photo Neil Cross; Dachshund Pup-Up Cafe Daphne on the settee
The event was organised by Pup Up Cafe owner Marcus Ackford, who was inspired by his own beloved dachshund. Pictured: Daphne on the settee Photo: Neil Cross
4. Photo Neil Cross; Dachshund Pup-Up Cafe Melissa Shaw and Mabel
Dachshunds have dramatically risen in popularity among dog lovers in recent years, with the Kennel Club reporting a 112 per cent increase in demand for the breed between 2014 and 2019. Pictured: Melissa Shaw and Mabel Photo: Neil Cross
5. Photo Neil Cross; Dachshund Pup-Up Cafe Shae Harrison with Leffe
In 2018, the dachshund was ranked the fifth most popular dog breed in the UK. Pictured: Shae Harrison with Leffe Photo: Neil Cross
6. Photo Neil Cross; Dachshund Pup-Up Cafe Frida with Izabela Kazmierczak and Aga Zoltak
The dachshund – also known as the sausage dog or badger dog – was originally bred in Germany in the 15th Century for the purpose of hunting underground. Its long, narrow body and short legs were perfect for flushing out burrowing animals such as badgers and rabbits. Pictured: Frida with Izabela Kazmierczak and Aga Zoltak Photo: Neil Cross