This Finnish owner survey of 640 Dachshunds aged one year and over found that Dachshunds are generally active dogs, but limb shape and musculoskeletal problems can noticeably affect comfort, mobility, and willingness to exercise. The main findings Most Dachshunds were active: 76% reportedly exercised for 1–3 hours daily, and 88% had at least an hour of activity each day. Limb alignment concerns were common: 55% of owners reported an abnormal angle in at least one limb. Front-

We’ve been collecting Dachshund owners’ reports of their dogs’ health and causes of death since December 2009. This is our most up-to-date analysis of the data. Please submit reports at: https://www.dachshundhealth.org.uk/submit-a-report 1. Neurological (Spinal) Conditions (Primarily IVDD) are the leading health concern Highest Case Volume: Out of the 1,184 health reports analysed, Neurological (Spinal) conditions are by far the most frequent issue, with 386 reported cases. D

Cambridge Vet School is calling for Dachshund owners to contribute samples to an ongoing research project investigating the genetic basis of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in Dachshunds.

A 2026 paper in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine looked at 4,295 Dachshunds from the UK, Norway, and Denmark to ask a practical question many breeders and owners care about: Does spinal health risk differ by coat type (smooth/long/wire) and by size (standard vs small)? The headline finding: smooth coats had worse spinal health metrics Across all three countries, smooth-coated Dachshunds were consistently associated with worse spinal health metrics compared with lon

A free seminar on IVDD, hosted by Southfiles Referrals.

This blog post is a short overview of our Dachshund-specific information on the RKC's Breeding for Health Framework.

Updated information on IVDD screening in the Nordic countries.

We're thrilled to share the comprehensive findings from our latest analysis, drawing on over 1,150 owner-reported survey records collected since 2009.

Instead of expensive surgery for IVDD, enzyme injections seem like a promising alternative.

A new survey to explore spinal health in Dachshunds and French Bulldogs.