The VCA WF recommends that all breeding stock be screened for hip and elbow dysplasia, eyes, thyroid, cardiac conditions, and sebaceous adenitis by following the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals (OFA) and the VCA Official Health Statement.
More information about health screens for the Vizsla
Orthopedic Foundation of Animals
Find a Clinic
PennHIP
Specific Genetic Tests for the Vizsla
Long-Hair Gene:
UC Davis
VetGen
DNA Diagnostic Center
For more information, contact: vcawf2000@gmail.com
Krista Schroeder, VCA Public Health Coordinator
Cathy Gallagher, Chair, VCA Breed Sustainability Committee
See also the VCA Welfare Foundation