The popular annual sausage dog meet on Southwold beach took place on Sunday, despite concerns it may not go ahead.

The dog walk started seven years ago when Laura Baggott, 33, from Leiston, set the event up.

It set a world record for the largest gathering of dachshunds when more than 2,200 sausage dogs attended in 2022.

This year, there were some concerns for health and safety and the walk almost didn't go ahead.

Around 1000 sausage dogs took part in the walk over the weekendAround 1000 sausage dogs took part in the walk over the weekend (Image: East Anglia News Service) East Suffolk Council gave permission for the event on Thursday, just four days before the event.

Dog owners had travelled from as far as Florida to take part in the walk.

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Ms Baggott said: “There was a lot of red tape and paperwork to get through, but we managed it, and the council were brilliant.”

People travelled from far and wide to take partPeople travelled from far and wide to take part (Image: East Anglia News Service) The event also aims to raise awareness and money to combat intervertebral disc disease, which is common in sausage dogs due to their long bodies.

One walker said: “One you have one dachshund you can’t stop. They are cuddly, snuggly, playful and loyal, despite being a bit gobby.”

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Another walker, veterinary assistant Amy Walker, who was with her pets, eight-year-old Lilly and 13-year-old Pickle, added: “I love their wild personalities.

“We have been coming to the walk for three years. It is a lovely event and we really enjoy it. Everyone is so friendly."

Can you spot yourself or your pup?

The pets met at Southwold Harbour (Image: East Anglia News Service) Before taking a mile long walk to Southwold Pier (Image: East Anglia News Service) Dachshunds of all shapes and sizes were at the meet (Image: East Anglia News Service) Aerial photo of the dog walk (Image: East Anglia News Service) Some pups went for a splash on the way (Image: East Anglia News Service) Other chilled with the wind in their ears (Image: East Anglia News Service) A thousand dogs and owners met up for the event (Image: East Anglia News Service) Did you spot your dog? (Image: East Anglia News Service)