Dr Marianne Dorn has produced an updated summary of the Dachshund IVDD clinical grading and prognosis scale for us.

KC announces DNA testing requirement for registration of recessive coated Dachshunds.

This is the first survey of its kind that looks at the experiences of people who have adopted or fostered dogs when their breeding lives are

Some time ago research testing was carried out with Standard and Miniature Wires with regard to the above problem. As the mutation levels we

According to the Kennel Club: One in five people admit that they spent no time researching where to buy their puppy at all, compared to less than one in ten (8 percent) who are prepared to spontaneously decide what shoes to buy. More than one third people admit they are clueless about how to find a reputable breeder for their puppy and are therefore vulnerable to the scams that should ring alarm bells People are more likely to fall victim to scams and puppy farmers if they do

Research from Newcastle University using surveys of dog owners, suggests that less responsibly bred dogs – including puppy-farmed dogs and those from pet shops – are more likely to be aggressive towards their owners and strangers. Watch the video... Read more. Advice for Dachshund puppy buyers is here. #PuppyFarming

We are grateful to Minna Hagan (ECDA Secretary) who recently attended a veterinary presentation on emerging diseases in dogs, for this repor