Luckily for the puppy, the battle took place on land (a definite advantage when dealing with the ocean's deadliest creature), and the shark was in fact an inflatable.
Nevertheless, the Dachshund makes it his mission to destroy his foe, grabbing the shark by the neck and dragging it towards his secret lair (carry cage).
The dog then tried desperately to force the inflatable toy through the small opening, but just can't seem to find the right angle.
As he thrashes around, he eventually manages to deflate his enemy before dragging him out of sight.
Dachshunds were originally bred as hunting dogs which is perhaps why this little guy is so desperate to finish off his oponent. They are also commonly known as sausage dogs.
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