Google celebrates the dachshund bobblehead in new Doodle

Google is celebrating the dachshund bobblehead which originated in Germany. Image courtesy of Google
Google is celebrating the dachshund bobblehead which originated in Germany. Image courtesy of Google

Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Google is paying homage to car accessory the dachshund bobblehead with a new Doodle.

Google's homepage features animated artwork of a dachshund bobblehead moving it's head back in fourth on the rear dash of a car.

The dog doll was first manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The bobblehead was affectionately known in German as the Wackeldackel or wobbling dachshund in English.

The dachshund bobblehead made a comeback in the late '90s after being featured in a German advertisement. The toy then sold 500,000 units in eight months.

"Keep an eye out for these four-legged passengers on the road! You never know when you might spot a hot dog in the back of a hot rod," Google said.

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