
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.


CDPA/CDDY DNA Testing for IVDD in Dachshunds - update
In the UK, we are in the early stages of a research project to look for genetic mutations that may be associated with IVDD.

Results of the Cambridge IVDD Conservative Treatment Recovery Trial
The much-awaited paper from the conservative trial of IVDD has been released. Here's a lay-person's summary.

Have you had your Dachshund IVDD screened? If so, you can now help with an investigation into the genetics of IVDD
If you have had your Dachshund IVDD screened you can now help with an investigation into the genetics of IVDD.

Kennel Club survey of spinal problems in dogs
Please complete the survey for all dogs owned, either now or in the past, even if they have never been affected by spinal problems.

Is the proposed legislation to ban breeding of Dachshunds in Germany really in the best interest of the breed?
Many of our readers will have seen articles in the UK press over recent days describing proposed new legislation in Germany.

IVDD X-ray screening - UK evidence that it works
Are dogs with 5 or more calcifications more likely to have clinical signs of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)? - Yes!