The Hotdog Daschund is a Legendary pet that made its debut in Grow a Garden during the Kitchen Storm Update on August 9th, 2025. It was introduced as part of the second half of the Cooking Event, making it one of the rarest and most visually amusing pets ever added to the game. Despite its comedic appearance, the Hotdog Daschund provides powerful utility through its passive skill, Loaded Dog, making it highly desirable for players focused on both farming and progression.
The Hotdog Daschund is a whimsical hybrid of a dachshund dog and a traditional hotdog.
- Its bun-like body is a soft tan color.
- Across its back lies a strip of reddish sausage topped with orange squiggles, imitating ketchup and mustard.
- It has floppy brown ears, black eyes, an orange nose, and a cheerful mouth.
This design makes it look like a living hotdog with personality, fitting perfectly into the quirky and food-themed style of the Cooking Event pets.
Trait: Loaded Dog
The Hotdog Daschund’s exclusive passive ability is called Loaded Dog. This ability periodically drops a buff zone in the form of a mustard or ketchup puddle.
- Trigger Frequency: Once every 80 to 240 seconds (randomized interval).
- Puddle Size: 8–16 studs wide.
- Duration: Puddles remain active for 30–45 seconds.
Effects of the Puddles
- Mustard Puddle: Pets standing in it have their cooldowns ticked 0.25–0.50 faster, allowing abilities and actions to recharge more quickly.
- Ketchup Puddle: Pets in this zone gain 20–40% more experience while the puddle lasts.
This dual-effect mechanic means the Hotdog Daschund is equally valuable in both combat/farming speed (mustard) and long-term progression/leveling (ketchup).
If you’re a collector or just love quirky companions, the Hotdog Daschund is one of the most memorable event pets in Grow a Garden. While it’s no longer obtainable through the Cooking Event, it remains a treasured addition for players who managed to unlock it. For those still building their collection, you can explore other rare companions and even buy Grow A Garden pets through upcoming events, chests, or the in-game marketplace to enhance your team.
Gameplay Advantages
Owning a Hotdog Daschund significantly enhances gameplay efficiency:
- Faster Farming: The mustard puddle reduces ability downtime, meaning pets can attack or use their skills more frequently.
- Accelerated Leveling: The ketchup puddle grants a substantial XP boost, especially useful when raising weaker pets or grinding levels quickly.
- Event Utility: During limited-time events, the Hotdog Daschund shines as it helps players maximize both resource farming and experience gain.
Trivia
- The mustard effect was originally designed as a percentage cooldown reduction (20–40%), but was later reworked into a tick-based bonus (0.25–0.50 faster). This change made the maximum benefit stronger, equivalent to a 50% boost instead of 40%.
- The pet’s name is misspelled in-game as “Daschund”, though the correct spelling should be Dachshund.
- It is one of five unique pets introduced in the Kitchen Storm Update.
Stats & Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Legendary |
| Obtainable from | Culinarian Chest (14.5%), Exotic Culinarian Chest (14.5%), Rainbow Sack (15%) |
| Passive | Loaded Dog (drops mustard/ketchup puddles every 80–240s) |
| Hunger | 16,000 |
| Obtainable? | No (limited-time event pet) |
| Date Added | August 9th, 2025 |
How to Get the Hotdog Daschund
The Hotdog Daschund was only available during the Cooking Event and could be obtained through special chests.
- Culinarian Chest → 14.5% chance
- Exotic Culinarian Chest → 14.5% chance
- Rainbow Sack → 15% chance
This drop rate tied the Hotdog Daschund with the Badlands Pepper Seed for the second most common reward from the Culinarian Chest. Despite being Legendary, it was more accessible compared to ultra-rare event exclusives, though still limited to a short event window.
Currently, it is unobtainable outside of trading or rerun events (if reintroduced by the developers).
What Does the Hotdog Daschund Do?
The Hotdog Daschund is designed as a support pet rather than a direct fighter. Its puddle mechanics indirectly boost your entire pet roster:
- In Combat: Pets regenerate abilities faster when standing in mustard puddles, making them more effective in prolonged battles.
- For Leveling: The ketchup puddles accelerate progression by granting additional experience. This is especially valuable for newer pets or when farming high-level areas for XP.
- Strategic Placement: Since puddles appear randomly, players must move their pets strategically to take advantage of the buffs.
Why It Stands Out
The Hotdog Daschund isn’t just a quirky cosmetic pet — it’s a performance booster. Unlike other Legendary pets that primarily focus on direct combat enhancements, this pet balances utility and progression benefits, making it versatile for players of all playstyles.