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

Advice for Dachshund buyers - our latest infographic

Mini Wire Lafora Screening Trends - Autumn 2021

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