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-

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

Dr Ian Dunbar's Dog Bite Scale can be a useful tool to help understand the severity of the behaviour and possible courses of training.