Back-to-Back Champion: Haskell Dachshund ‘Bucky’ wins 2026 Meadowlands Wiener Dog Derby
The highly anticipated annual event featured dozens of competing dachshunds from across the tri-state region.
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There is a new racing dynasty in New Jersey, and he stands just a few inches off the ground.
Bucky, a swift dachshund from Haskell in Passaic County, has cemented his status as a local legend. On Saturday, the diminutive speedster sprinted to victory at the annual Meadowlands Racetrack Wiener Dog Derby, capturing the title of Grand Champion for the second consecutive year.
The highly anticipated event featured dozens of competing dachshunds from across the tri-state region, all vying for the coveted title of top dog. None could match Bucky’s blistering pace, who also dominated the field to win the grand championship in 2025.
Securing back-to-back titles is an incredibly rare achievement in the competitive derby, instantly turning the Haskell pup into a bona fide celebrity among regional racing fans and the local dachshund community.
When he isn’t tearing up the track at the Meadowlands, Bucky enjoys life as a beloved family pet in Haskell—though his offseason looks a bit different than the average canine’s. The two-time champion boasts a growing social media following, where dedicated fans from across the Garden State log on to keep up with his daily adventures and track his journey.
With two trophies already on the mantle, this local pup has proven that heart—and speed—can come in a small, low-riding package.
