Rabbit Dachshund Australia is a registered ethical kennel and the first to introduce true Kaninchen (Rabbit) dachshunds to Australia in 2020, helping establish recognition of the breed through ANKC.
      We specialise exclusively in imported European bloodlines, breeding health-tested smooth-haired Kaninchen dachshunds true to size and bred to ANKC standards.
Every puppy is raised using Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), Puppy Culture, and advanced socialisation programs to ensure confident, emotionally stable, and well-adjusted companions.

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​Our Story

      The story began many years ago, when I dreamed of a dog that would stay truly small.
During a family trip to Europe, I saw a tiny dachshund — she was six years old and no bigger than a puppy. I couldn’t believe a dachshund could be that small. That was my first introduction to the Kaninchen Dachshund, the smallest of all three dachshund varieties.

When I returned home to Sydney, I began searching for this tiny breed. After months of research, I discovered that Kaninchen dachshunds did not exist in Australia. That was the moment I decided to change that.

      Today, the Kaninchen (Rabbit) Dachshund is officially recognised in Australia through ANKC.
The journey was long, complex, and costly — but we did it.

All of our breeding dogs are now registered with ANKC and hold main pedigrees, as well as their original FCI pedigrees from Europe. We work only with imported, purebred bloodlines from respected international kennels.

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Rabbit vs Miniature Dachshund

      The main difference between Kaninchen and miniature dachshunds is size — Kaninchen are smaller, while maintaining the same conformation and traits.

We breed with purpose, focusing on:

• Temperament

• Health

• True size

Each puppy is evaluated individually, and pricing is set after birth based on structure, health, and quality.

Our dogs live full, happy lives as part of our family. They are raised with love, rules, and real-world experience.

They are:

• Socialised with people and other dogs

• Exposed to everyday environments (streets, beaches, cafés, shops)

• Raised with ENS, Puppy Culture, and advanced socialisation programs

This ensures confident, emotionally stable, and well-adjusted companions.

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Puppy Waiting List

      Once you have carefully read all information on our website and done your research, and if you feel the Kaninchen Dachshund is the right breed for you, please apply to our Puppy Waiting List (at the bottom of this page).

Please include:

• Information about yourself

• Your city

• How you discovered this breed

• Your dog ownership experience

• Any other relevant details

Requests without this information will not be considered.

We carefully choose our future paw parents and, when possible, love to meet you in person and build long-term friendships.

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Contact

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Kaninchen Dachshund Australia

For enquiries, you may contact us via:

• Email                                           rabbit.dachshund@gmail.com