Learn how to get the Hotdog Dachshund in Grow a Garden, its abilities, drop chances, and bonuses during the Kitchen Storm Event.

The Hotdog Dachshund is one of the new pets introduced in the second half of the Cooking Event, the Kitchen Storm Event on August 9th, 2025. This adorable mix of dachshund and hotdog isn’t just cute, it offers strong cooldown and experience bonuses to your pets through its unique Loaded Dog ability.
With the ability to drop mustard and ketchup puddles that boost pet cooldown speed and XP gain, the Hotdog Dachshund is a versatile support pet for any garden setup.
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What the Hotdog Dachshund Looks Like in Grow a Garden
The Hotdog Dachshund is a legendary pet that combines the charm of a small dachshund with the look of a classic hotdog. Its bun-colored body holds a strip of reddish sausage on its back, topped with orange squiggles resembling ketchup and mustard. It also sports floppy brown ears, expressive black eyes, and an orange nose and mouth.
Traits & Abilities
Trait / Ability | Description |
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Loaded Dog | Every 80–240s, drops an 8–16 stud mustard or ketchup puddle that lasts 30–45 seconds. Pets on mustard get 20–40% faster cooldown, pets on ketchup gain 20–40% more experience. |
Stats
Stat | Value |
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Rarity | Legendary |
Hunger | 16,000 |
Obtainable | Yes |
Date Added | August 9th, 2025 |
How to Get Hotdog Dachshund

The Hotdog Dachshund can be obtained as a drop from multiple Cooking Event containers.
1. Open Culinarian Chests
- Culinarian Chest: 14.5% drop chance for Hotdog Dachshund, but you can only get it when you provide a mutated food to the Rat Connoisseur found near the cooking pot in the middle.
If you are wondering what to cook and all the ingredients you’ll be needing, make sure to check out our Grow a Garden Recipe Guide.
2. Try Exotic Culinarian Chests
- Exotic Culinarian Chest: 14.5% drop chance.
3. Use Rainbow Sacks
- Rainbow Sack: 15% drop chance for Hotdog Dachshund.
Why the Hotdog Dachshund Is Worth Getting
- Cooldown Boosts: Mustard puddles can make active pets perform abilities faster.
- Extra XP Gains: Ketchup puddles help level pets much quicker.
- Event Exclusive: Limited-time collectible for Cooking Event players.
FAQs
Is the Hotdog Dachshund a Limited-Time Pet?
Yes, it is only available during the second part of the Cooking Event.
Can Mustard and Ketchup Puddles Stack With Other Boosts?
Yes, they can combine with other cooldown and XP multipliers for even stronger effects.
What’s the Fastest Way To Get Hotdog Dachshund?
Focus on farming mutated food, trade it with the Rat Connoisseur, and open Culinarian or Exotic Culinarian Chests for the highest drop chances.
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