

A Welfare Standard for breeders and owners
The Kennel Club has published a Welfare Standard to ensure that all dogs and puppies are raised in safe, healthy, and caring environments.


Pregnancy loss in dogs - why does it happen?
A recent paper by Mantsiaris and Pipan gives a comprehensive overview of the reasons for pregnancy loss in dogs.

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

Responsible dog breeding - The role of Breeders and Buyers in ensuring responsible ownership
If you are thinking of getting a Dachshund, you might be wondering where to find the best one for you.


Colour Dilution Alopecia - Kennel Club webinar
The KC webinar on Colour Dilution Alopecia, is online now.

Mini Wire Lafora screening trends 2012-2022: a 10-year success story
We now have 10 years' trend data on the effectiveness of the Lafora DNA screening programme in Mini Wire Dachshunds.

Red Flag Warnings for Dachshund Puppy Buyers
There's is a massive awareness gap about badly-bred Dachshunds.


An analysis of Dachshund puppy prices from 2019 to 2022
This survey was designed to inform an analysis of Dachshund puppy prices in the UK since 2019.

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

Updated Mini Wire Lafora Screening trends
Mini Wire Lafora Screening trends - Winter 2021 BRS