For articles on mapping the canine genome, particularly on issues of coat variations and what determines short legs:
Article about day blindness in dachshunds:
Gene For Day Blindness In Dachshunds Found
Article about recent discoveries on the origins of dachshunds: Evolutionary Event Underlying Origin Of Dachshunds, Dogs With Short Legs, Discovered
Important article about heat related problems with dogs: Avoiding Heat Related Injuries
Article from our resident member vet: Health article
DCA Health Trust: http://members.tripod.com/dachshealth/
This is a non profit 501(c)(3). It has information on Dachshund health issues and links to current research.
IVDD: Dodgers list
Some dachshunds may become affected with disk disease at some time in their lives. Dodgers list offers information about diagnosis and many treatment options currently available.
CERF: www.vmdb.org/cerf.html
There are some eye diseases that may affect dachshunds. Responsible breeders test and only breed those individuals they know to have certified normal eyes.
OFA: www.offa.org/patluxinfo.html
Patellar luxation is a problem in some dachshunds. The OFA site provides information on patellar luxation.
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