

An update on Lafora and PRA in UK Mini Wires
Following the recent worrying trend whereby vets are seeing Miniature Wire Dachshunds presenting with PRA, the figures in the most recent...


Dachshund Health: A Breed Under Scrutiny - Feature in Our Dogs 21/5/25
This article delves into the state of Dachshund health in the UK, spotlighting breed health improvement projects.


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


Mini Wire Lafora Screening Results - Autumn 2022
A DNA test for Lafora Disease has been available for more than 10 years.


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


Mini Wire Lafora Screening and Registrations Q4 2020
99% of Mini Wire litters registered in the latest edition of the Kennel Club Breed Records Supplement were "Lafora-safe"









