MEDFORD, Ore. — A little hot dog stand that can usually be found just down the street from the Medford Library is becoming accustomed to victory. Most recently, they were named the best hot dog purveyor in the state of Oregon by Travel + Leisure — a national magazine and online anthology of the titular pursuits.

"You’re in for a challenge when you order the Crack’in," the publication wrote for their Oregon entry. "It’s a three-pound meat monster. Two hot dogs, one german sausage, one louisiana hot link, salami, pepperoni, pastrami, pulled pork, capicola, sausage, roast beef, ham, meatballs, 10 pieces of bacon, cheddar, swiss, mozzarella and four buns."

Despite its modest digs, Victory Dogs has made a habit of becoming a national contender in the hot dog game. After making a run at the Mobile-Cuisine 2018 Hot Dog Vendor of the Year award, the local stand placed second in the country — even though they were campaigning against some well-established doggeries, in many cases from major metropolitan areas.

In 2017, Victory Dogs placed fourth in that contest — illustrating that, though the arc of the wienerwurst may be long, it bends toward victory.

Nevertheless, when it comes to the state of Oregon, Victory Dogs' Travel + Leisure win shows that they are likely to come out at the top of the dog pile.

"My specialty is putting meat on top of hot dogs," Victory Dogs owner Chuck Reeder told NewsWatch 12 back in May. "Where one person will use onions, I will use pastrami."

Reeder's stand has stood on the corner of 8th Street and Central for more than six years. Their anniversary was in July.