Watch Moment 8 Dachshunds Are Woken Up for a 'Morning Run' in Viral Clip

A video of a woman taking her eight dachshund dogs for a run has gone viral on TikTok, where it has garnered 14.5 million views.

The clip begins with a message overlaid on it that read "GRWM [get ready with me] for a morning run with 8 weens [dachshunds]," as the dogs appear to be cozy under a blanket in bed.

The video, which shows the dachshunds later running alongside the woman across patches of green fields, was shared with a caption that said: "Gotta keep these hotdogs in shape. [half smile face emoji] #fyp #fy #foryou #dog #dachshund."

The American Kennel Club (AKC), the world's largest purebred dog registry, explains that dachshunds are not built for distance-running, leaping or strenuous swimming. "But otherwise these tireless hounds are game for anything."

These "smart and vigilant" canines with "a big-dog bark" make great watchdogs. "Bred to be an independent hunter of dangerous prey, they can be brave to the point of rashness, and a bit stubborn," the AKC says.

Exercise is essential for dogs to stay healthy, however "inappropriate workouts can do more harm than good," veterinarians Dr. Malcolm Weir and Dr. Lynn Buzhardt wrote in an article for VCA, one of North America's largest animal hospital chains.

The veterinarians said it's important to assess your dog's physical qualities before having them go on a jog with you.

"Is he physically fit? Does he have long enough legs to keep pace with you (think Golden Retriever vs. Dachshund)? Does he have a long nose that facilitates good respiration, or a short nose that may cause difficulty breathing (think Collie vs. Pug)? Use common sense to determine if your dog will be a good running partner," Weir and Buzhardt said.

Your dog's age will also need to be considered, as some dogs may either be too young or too old to go for a run due to the condition of their joints.

"Regardless of age, have your dog examined by a veterinarian who can outline a safe exercise routine," advised Weir and Buzhardt.

The dachshunds in the latest viral post were seen being loaded into a "sausagemobile" car before later trailing behind the woman as she runs up a dirt hill.

A message overlaid on the video said: "Little legs...but still fast." Another read: "They sometimes fight to race each other."

Another message read "Occasionally...some get off path," as one dog is seen trying to catch up with the others, while the others are later seen taking water and poo breaks between runs.

Several users on TikTok were delighted by the latest viral video.

In a comment that got 29,700 likes, user vous slayez said: "[T]his looks like happiness actually."

Some users expressed their fear of losing one of the dogs while on a run.

In a comment that got 21,900 likes, Maya Jackson said "Imagine looking back to discover one is missing," to which the original poster replied: "My OCD [obsessive compulsive disorder] will count them every 30 seconds [crying laughing emoji]."

Lia Dekker said "This is hilarious. Almost makes me wanna get up and run...almost..." in a comment that got 1,301 likes.

Tara Laferrara - Fitness Coach said: "This made me so happy." The TikTok account Workouts & Fit Tips wrote "[...]I swear this is the cutest thing I've ever seen and put the BIGGEST smile on my face."

Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment. The latest viral video has not been independently verified.