About Dicanta Dachshunds

Rabbit (Translated from the German word for rabbit, "Kaninchen") dachshunds were only recognised as a breed in Australia in 2020, but have been accepted in Europe and Asian countries for many years. They are the smallest variety of Dachshund, smaller than a miniature. 

Dicanta Dachshunds is the first and currently only registered breeder of true rabbit (kaninchen) long haired dachshunds in Australia.

These beautiful, small dachshund is defined as a Rabbit by their chest circumference measurement at 15 months of age. Females chest circumference is 25-30cm, and males is 27-32cm. 

Because they are smaller in chest size than their miniature counterparts, they tend to weight less, but this is not always the case! My Rabbits vary in size, between 3-4.5kg.

Rabbit Dachshunds are still feisty, vivacious love bugs who enjoy digging holes, playing chase-y, and expect unlimited attention and love!

• Conformation based on Dogs Australia/ ANKC standard
• Ideal size: 4.5kg, ideal max 5kg. Not based on chest circumference. (For interest, in FCI, chest circumference is 33-37cm males, 31-35cm females)
• Ground clearance – 25% body height
• Length: height: ratio should be 2 : 1

• Conformation based on international standard (the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)) 
• Size: based on chest circumference, not weight.
  • Males: 27-32cm
  • Female: 25-30cm 
• Ground clearance – 33% body height
• Length: height: 1.7 - 1.8 : 1