Health and Welfare

The Dachshund Breed Council Health and Welfare Subcommittee are working tirelessly with The Kennel Club, The Animal Health Trust and other professional bodies for the advancement and improvement of the breed, in particular, with respect to DNA tests for Cone Rod Dystrophy, Lafora's Disease and Diabetes.

Current issues relating to Dachshunds

Dachshund Health Reporting website link

www.uk-dachshund-health-report.org.uk

Miniature Longhaired Dachshunds - CORD1 (Cone Rod Dystrophy)

Miniature Smooth Dachshunds - CORD 1 (Cone Rod Dystrophy)

All Dachshunds - IVDD (Inter-Vertebral Disc Disease)

Breeding of Dapple Dachshunds - Fact Sheet

Weighing of Miniature Dachshunds at Shows

Dachshund Information Leaflet for Vets

Kennel Club Health Survey Results

More Health and Welfare information to follow shortly, please check back for updates