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 dogs, the Wirehaired Vizsla receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Wirehaired Vizsla is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Wirehaired Vizsla vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
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.
