Editing Vizsla (section)

==Health==
[[File:Vizslacoldweather.jpg|thumb|Vizslas that live in cold weather climates often need protection from the harsh conditions.]]
A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 13.5 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for [[Mongrel|crossbreeds]].<ref>{{cite journal | last=McMillan | first=Kirsten M. | last2=Bielby | first2=Jon | last3=Williams | first3=Carys L. | last4=Upjohn | first4=Melissa M. | last5=Casey | first5=Rachel A. | last6=Christley | first6=Robert M. | title=Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death | journal=Scientific Reports | publisher=Springer Science and Business Media LLC | volume=14 | issue=1 | date=2024-02-01 | issn=2045-2322 | doi=10.1038/s41598-023-50458-w | page=| pmc=10834484 }}</ref>
The Vizsla is considered to be a robust dog but some localized breeding programs using a small number of dogs have led to heritable illnesses in some offspring including:
* [[Hip dysplasia (canine)|Hip dysplasia]] is very rare but possible.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.offa.org/hipstatbreed.html|title=Orthopedic Foundation for Animals|access-date = 19 June 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080614195118/http://www.offa.org/hipstatbreed.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 14 June 2008}}</ref>
* [[Epilepsy in animals|Canine epilepsy]]
* Cancer (mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma)
* [[Sebaceous adenitis]]
Responsible breeders do not select dogs for breeding if they have such inherent problems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.offa.org/purpose.html|title=Orthopedic Foundation for Animals: Purpose|work=offa.org|access-date=9 May 2013|archive-date=31 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831142751/http://www.offa.org/purpose.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Vizslas can also suffer from [[Hypothyroidism in dogs|hypothyroidism]], [[dwarfism]], persistent right aortic arch, tricuspid valve dysplasia, and progressive retinal atrophy. Major risks include epilepsy and lymphosarcoma. Vizslas can also be prone to skin and food [[allergies]].

There is also the possibility of diseases and cancer developing in Vizslas that are spayed or neutered. According to the Veterinary Medical DataBases, [[Lymphoma in animals|lymphoma]] is most likely to occur in gonadectomized Vizslas (4.3x) compared to sexually intact Vizslas. However, this is due to the fact that there is a 1.1% chance of illness in dogs neutered 12 months after birth compared to the 0.3% chance in dogs neutered before 12 months, and the 0.1% chance in those that are sexually intact.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Howe |first=Lisa M |date=2015 |title=Current Perspectives on the Optimal Age to Spay/Castrate Dogs and Cats. |url=https://www.dovepress.com/current-perspectives-on-the-optimal-age-to-spaycastrate-dogs-and-cats-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-VMRR |journal=Dove Medical Press Limited |volume=6 |pages=171–180 |via=College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University}}</ref>
[[File:Vizsla puppies cage.jpg|thumb|Vizsla puppies (about 2 months old).]]
Vizslas can be prone to various bleeding-related conditions such as hemophilia A and [[Von Willebrand disease|Von Willebrand's disease]], leading to significant bleeding even from minor wounds due to a lack of blood clotting. Additionally, they may experience [[hypothyroidism]], necessitating lifelong medication to support their thyroid in producing essential hormones for their survival.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Dearth |first=Kim D R |date=October 2000 |title=The Venerable Vizsla |url= |journal=Dog World |volume=85 |pages=18 |via=PJS Publications}}</ref>

=== Breeding ===
A Vizsla will begin puberty on average 8–10 months after birth. Though for Vizslas and most other breeds, they should not be bred during their first heat; instead, the second or third heat cycle is when they should be bred if desired. But even these measures can vary depending on the dog's mental and physical maturity.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Pinney |first=Chris C |title=Vizslas : Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Grooming, Behavior, and Training. |publisher=Barron’s |year=1998 |isbn=978-0-7641-0321-6 |location=Hauppauge, New York |pages=64}}</ref>