Miniature dachshunds scatter across the track, running amok toward their owners during the first heat of the 17th Annual Kent &amp; Alan Wiener Dog Races Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Emerald Downs in Auburn. Three heats of short-legged competition had crowds cheering and participating dog owners rooting for their own little canine athlete. Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM / SEATTLEPI.COM