Links to Resources


American Kennel Club DNA + Health

American Kennel Club DNA + Health

DNA testing through the American Kennel Club's DNA program for genetic identity, parentage, & health testing with the additional health kit. This testing program is helpful to the breed and club as AKC compiles data anonymously and can follow patterns in health results within the breed. Covers HUU, ECLE, coat genetics, and more.
UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Lab

UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Lab

UC Davis offers many tests including HUU, Genetic markers/parentage, Coat length, and Furnishings. They do not currently offer ECLE testing and all tests are purchased separately.
PennGen Laboratories

PennGen Laboratories

The veterinary genetics lab at University of Pennsylvania offers a standalone ECLE test as well as full genome sequencing for Wirehaired Vizslas.
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

The OFA, working with the breed's parent club, recommends the following basic health screening tests for all breeding stock. Dogs meeting these basic health screening requirements will be issued Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) numbers. 
PennHip

PennHip

Antech PennHIP testing provides an estimate of the risk for painful osteoarthritis (OA) of canine hip dysplasia (CHD) later in life. With this information, the PennHIP-trained veterinarian can recommend preventive and palliative strategies. The test is accurate in dogs as young as 16 weeks of age. PennHip Brochure


AKC Wirehaired Vizsla Breed Page

AKC Wirehaired Vizsla Breed Page

Find all you need to know about the breed on the American Kennel Club page!
The WVCA Code of Ethics

The WVCA Code of Ethics

The WVCA Code of Ethics includes breeder best practices and a commitment to upstanding values in protecting the Wirehaired Vizsla breed.
Vizsla Database

Vizsla Database

Vizsla Database is a combination of several peoples' individual efforts over many years from around the world to provide as accurate information as possible on our dogs' pedigrees and to preserve this for future generations. Includes smooth and Wirehaired Vizslas.
AKC Code of Sportsmanship

AKC Code of Sportsmanship

AKC Code of Sportsmanship affirms the principles of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and mutual respect.
Pregnancy, Whelping, & Raising the Litter