A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK
Dachshund
Alliance Australia
Working together for
healthier dachshunds
A collaborative network of Australian breeders sharing knowledge, experience and practical insights into health testing, backscoring, conformation and responsible breeding.
Building a Stronger Future for Dachshunds
Responsible breeding is strengthened when breeders openly share knowledge, discuss challenges and continue learning together. Dachshund Alliance Australia brings together breeders, owners and enthusiasts to explore health testing, backscoring, conformation and the future of the breed.
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Health & Testing
What We Learned After Backscoring Our Dogs
As more breeders participate in backscoring, shared experiences are helping build a clearer understanding of how health screening can support responsible breeding decisions.
Breeding Decisions
Has Backscoring Changed Our Breeding Decisions?
Has backscoring influenced breeding choices in practice? Breeders are beginning to reflect on how screening results fit alongside pedigree, structure and temperament.
Shows & Conformation
Why We Continue to Show Our Dogs
Conformation showing remains an important part of evaluating breeding stock, providing an external assessment of structure, movement and breed type.
Why We Exist
Stronger Together. Better for the Breed.
The Dachshund Alliance was founded on the belief that collaboration creates stronger outcomes for the breed. By bringing together breeders, owners and supporters, we aim to encourage education, transparency and the sharing of knowledge and experience.
Through health initiatives, open discussion and community participation, the Alliance supports informed decision-making and a collective commitment to safeguarding the long-term health, welfare and future of dachshunds.
Featured Discussion
What We Learned After Backscoring 40 Dachshunds
After several years of participation, breeders reflect on what backscoring 40 dachshunds revealed. From unexpected results to reinforced confidence in established lines, these experiences are helping build a deeper understanding of how screening data can support responsible breeding decisions.
Alliance Snapshot
Breeding age miniature smooths dachshunds backscored by the alliance.
Breeding age miniature smooths scored between 0-4 calcifications.
Typical score (median) calcifiactions miniature smooths.
Of breeding aged miniature smooth dachshunds are scored by our alliance members.
The Alliance maintains an expanding database of Australian Miniature Smooth Dachshund backscore results. Findings are reported in aggregate form to protect the privacy of participating dogs and breeders while helping build a clearer understanding of spinal health within the breed.
Breeding age: <6 years old for females & <8 years old for males.
Research-Informed Insights
Current Projects
COI & Backscore Research
Long-Term Backscore Tracking
Targeted Proactive Breeding
Participating Breeders
FEATURED BREEDERS IN OUR ALLIANCE
The Dachshund Alliance is supported by breeders committed to transparency, collaboration and ongoing health initiatives.
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IVDD & Backscoring
Health & Testing
Conformation & Structure
Breeding Philosophy
Puppy Buyer Education
Responsible Ownership