World Dachshund Day, celebrating all things dachshund, is held every year on the longest day of the Northern Hemisphere calendar, making it the shortest day of the year in Australia.

"It's the longest day for the longest dog," Bombala resident and dachshund owner Adele Hodak said.

On Saturday, June 22 Bombala held its own celebration of the breed, with owners traveling from as far as Bega and Eden to share their love for the animals.

Ms Hodak owns seven of the animals. Over the last five years she has welcomed Willow, Jordie, River, Summer, Lilly, Flynn and Indi into her life, and she says the breed is close to her heart.

"They are addictive. You can't just have one," she said.

"They are very loyal and affectionate. They are great lapdogs and just all round a lovely dog."

All money raised on the day goes to Dachshund Rescue Australia, which began in 2009 to help raise the profile of dachshunds needing rescue and rehoming across all states of Australia.

The organisation also rescues and privately rehomes dachshunds across the country.

Ms Hodak said $150 was raised on the day from a sausage sizzle donated by Bombala Rotary.

Around 20 dogs joined in with the day's activities with their owners, which included a walk along the Bombala River and a dress up competition which was won by Jennifer Litchfield and her dog Penny.

"All the dogs got on really well together, they like their own breed," Ms Hodak said.

Her love of the breed began via her partner John, who breeds the dogs.

She said the dogs are popular with passers by while on walks, especially her dog River who is bigger than the average dachshund.

"They are funny looking. They get a lot of attention," Ms Hodak said.

"River gets a lot of attention because he's more like a rissole," she said with a laugh.