Common Diseases and Disorders
In general, the Vizsla is a healthy dog with few medical concerns. However, the following diseases or disorders have been reported:
Gastric torsion (bloat) is a life-threatening sudden illness associated with the stomach filling with air and twisting.
Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the hip joint that results in pain, lameness and arthritis.
Allergies commonly cause itching and possibly ear infections.
In addition, although these occur infrequently, the following disorders have also been reported:
Epilepsy is a seizure disorder that develops between the ages of 2-5 years.
Von Willebrand's Disease is a bleeding disorder that can result in excessive hemorrhaging.
The vizsla is also prone to hemophilia.
Life Span
The average life span for a vizsla is approximately 14 to 15 years.
We realize that each dog is unique and may display other characteristics. This profile provides generally accepted breed information only.
