Vizsla Cancer Risk

You may have heard about the Vizsla cancer issue, which is one of the most frequent health problems of the breed. The level of risk for your dog will depend on his/her particular bloodline.

It is true that certain Vizsla bloodlines are at a heightened risk for lymphosarcoma, also known as lymphoma. Lymphoma is a malignant type of cancer that affects the lymphoid system.

The lymphoid system is important to the health of Vizsla dogs because it is integral to the immune system. Lymphoma reduces the dog's ability to fight off infections.

The best way to gauge your Vizsla's risk for lymphoma is to find a good, honest breeder who discloses all past problems in the bloodline. If a history of cancer is present, it's probably safe that your animal might develop the disease as well, although lifestyle also plays an important role.