Longevity
Life expectancy
Its usual life expectancy is between 12 and 14 years. A suitable diet, regular activity and preventive monitoring help preserve its quality of life.
Build
A robust breed?
Its athletic build and dense undercoat ensure good endurance at work and provide useful protection against bad weather and injuries. Its overall robustness does not rule out the digestive, ocular, skin, joint or neurological risks reported in the breed.
Watch points
What to watch for
Particular attention must be paid to acute digestive signs, the eyes, the skin, the hips, and any unusual neurological episode. Any sudden change in the general condition warrants a veterinary consultation.
Gastric dilatation-volvulus : serious digestive emergency whose risk requires splitting meals and avoiding intense exertion around their distribution.
Cataract : clouding of the lens likely to progressively impair vision.
Entropion : inward rolling of the eyelid that can irritate the cornea.
Demodectic mange : skin condition linked to the proliferation of Demodex, requiring a veterinary diagnosis.
Hip dysplasia : abnormal development of the coxofemoral joint that can cause pain and osteoarthritis.
Epilepsy : neurological disorder that can cause recurrent seizures and requires veterinary follow-up.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
Its double coat protects it from bad weather, but the reference sheet indicates a low tolerance to cold and a good tolerance to heat. It must have shelter, fresh water and an effort adapted to weather conditions.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Its high energy level helps maintain a lean physique, but portions must remain adapted to its weight, age and activity. It is advisable to regularly monitor its body condition and to avoid intense exercise around meals due to the risk of gastric dilatation-volvulus.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Have the hips, eyes and skin regularly checked by the veterinarian.
- Seek urgent veterinary care in case of a swollen abdomen, agitation or unproductive attempts to vomit.
- Inspect and clean the ears after outings.
- Adapt exercise to the weather and the dog's physical condition.
Vaccination
Wirehaired Vizsla vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Wirehaired Vizsla? Like all cats, the Wirehaired Vizsla receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: Typhus (panleukopenia) and Coryza. The kitten primary vaccination for Wirehaired Vizsla is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year, even if it lives in an apartment. Depending on its lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat household, shows, travel), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Feline leukemia (FeLV), Rabies and Chlamydiosis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Typhus (panleukopenia)Core Feline panleukopenia (cat parvovirus) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
CoryzaCore Feline herpesvirus and calicivirus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
Feline leukemia (FeLV)Lifestyle-based Feline leukemia virus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Outdoor cats, cats living in a group or in a cattery |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, cat shows and most boarding kennels |
ChlamydiosisLifestyle-based Chlamydia felis (contagious conjunctivitis) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Cats living in groups, catteries, show cats |
Adult Wirehaired Vizsla vaccine boosters are annual for cat flu and leukemia if it goes outdoors; for panleukopenia, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your cat’s lifestyle.
Which boosters for your Wirehaired Vizsla?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Wirehaired Vizsla
Regular veterinary monitoring is recommended, with attention paid to the hips, eyes, skin and any history of epilepsy in the lines. The breeder must be able to present the health examinations carried out on the breeding dogs.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
