Vizsla
DogLargeWeight 18–30 kgLifespan 12–15 yrs
The Hungarian shadow — sticks to you like glue. Generally healthy: watch allergic skin, hips and scattered epilepsy.
Temperament: Extremely clingy, tender and sensitive, huge exercise drive
🩺 Common diseases & risks
Common
Allergic dermatitis
Seasonal itching common
Common
Hip/elbow dysplasia
Standard large-breed screening
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Epilepsy
Familial scattered reports
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Lymphoma and other cancers
Take mid-life lumps seriously
📋 Recommended screening & frequency
- #1Hip/elbow X-rays (age 1-2)
- #2Dermatology checks for itching
- #3Lump palpation at every exam
🍚 Nutrition
Quality protein for heavy exercise; transition foods slowly (sensitive gut).
🛁 Daily care
Cannot be left alone (anxious destructiveness); thin short coat needs winter warmth.
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