
Download our updated Dachshund Buyer's Guide
We've updated our guide for Dachshund buyers.

How your donations help Dachshunds - 2022 report
In 2022, you generously donated £9,500 to DHUK. We used your donations in 3 main projects.


Brucella canis - a risk from imported dogs
During the last year there were a number of cases of Brucella canis across the United Kingdom in dogs.

Kennel Club hosts free webinar on colour dilution alopecia
The Kennel Club has organised a free webinar on the dangers of breeding for fashionable colours.

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.


Recovery from hemilaminectomy surgery - 2 surveys - can you help?
Recovery from hemilaminectomy surgery - 2 surveys - Vets and Owners - can you help?

Genotyping for a variant in SLC13A1 - results of an IVDD research study
Genotyping for a variant in SLC13A1 - results of an IVDD research study


The Dunbar Bite Scale and the reasons behind biting behaviours
Dr Ian Dunbar's Dog Bite Scale can be a useful tool to help understand the severity of the behaviour and possible courses of training.

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


Annual Breed Health Report for 2022
This report for 2022 focuses on the work we have done and what has been achieved.