Research on castration in dogs - can you help
Elizabeth Ayrton is a veterinary surgeon currently completing a Masters degree at the University of Lincoln and would like help with her res
Kennel Club Breed Watch Education Day 19/11/17
The 2017 Breed Watch Education Day is taking place on Sunday 19th November at the Guide Dogs National Breeding Centre, Bishop's...
Updated - IVDD clinical grading and prognosis scale
Dr Marianne Dorn has produced an updated summary of the Dachshund IVDD clinical grading and prognosis scale for us.
Registration of Recessive Coated Dachshunds - Lafora Disease
KC announces DNA testing requirement for registration of recessive coated Dachshunds.
The Great British Ex-Breeding Dog Survey 2017
This is the first survey of its kind that looks at the experiences of people who have adopted or fostered dogs when their breeding lives are
DNA Test for CRD (NPHP4) - Norwegian Day Blindness
Some time ago research testing was carried out with Standard and Miniature Wires with regard to the above problem. As the mutation levels we
It's Puppy Awareness Week 4-10 September 2017
According to the Kennel Club: One in five people admit that they spent no time researching where to buy their puppy at all, compared to...
Puppy-farmed dogs show worse behaviour, suffer ill-health and die young
Research from Newcastle University using surveys of dog owners, suggests that less responsibly bred dogs – including puppy-farmed dogs...
Emerging diseases in dogs in the UK
We are grateful to Minna Hagan (ECDA Secretary) who recently attended a veterinary presentation on emerging diseases in dogs, for this repor
Welcome to the Dachshund Breed Council's new Health website
Welcome to our new health website. We've refreshed the design to make it easier for you to find important Dachshund health information...
