

Breeding for the Future: How Dachshund breeders can lead the innate health revolution
This blog post is a short overview of our Dachshund-specific information on the RKC's Breeding for Health Framework.


Update on the Nordic countries' IVDD reduction programmes
Updated information on IVDD screening in the Nordic countries.


Unpacking Dachshund Health: Vital insights for Breeders and Owners from the latest UK study!
We're thrilled to share the comprehensive findings from our latest analysis, drawing on over 1,150 owner-reported survey records collected since 2009.


New hope for Dachshunds with IVDD: Enzyme injections that help Dachshunds walk again
Instead of expensive surgery for IVDD, enzyme injections seem like a promising alternative.


Take part in a research study looking at spinal health in Dachshunds and French Bulldogs
A new survey to explore spinal health in Dachshunds and French Bulldogs.


Updated list of IVDD Screening Centres
There are now more than 30 IVDD screening centres across the UK.


Dachshund Health Screening - updated advice
We have updated our breeding advice page to align with the KC's new Health Standard.


The relationship between radiographic disc calcification score and FGF4L2 genotype in dachshunds
Key findings from the analysis of a sample of Norwegian and Finnish Dachshunds.


Survey: investigating on-lead behaviour and IVDD
Survey into the relationship between on-lead behaviour and IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease).


The Impact of Funding Gaps on our IVDD Research
We need your support to continue our IVDD research at the Canine Genetics Centre.










