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

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

Following the recent worrying trend whereby vets are seeing Miniature Wire Dachshunds presenting with PRA, the figures in the most recent...

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

Spring 2023 Lafora Screening Result Trends

We now have 10 years' trend data on the effectiveness of the Lafora DNA screening programme in Mini Wire Dachshunds.

A DNA test for Lafora Disease has been available for more than 10 years.

Here are the findings from the latest Breed Record Supplement with respect to Lafora testing.

Lafora DNA screening trend data from the latest Kennel Club Breed Records Supplement (Spring 2022)

Mini Wire Lafora Screening trends - Winter 2021 BRS