WVCA & OFA Health Survey
The Wirehaired Vizsla Club of America has partnered with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals to conduct a health survey of Wirehaired Vizslas. Owners are encouraged to fill out the survey once per dog they own. You do not need to be a member of the club to participate. The WVCA Health committee is tracking responses and trends. This information will help the club and breeders make decisions about the betterment of the breed with regard to health, temperament, and other factors that affect both our beloved Wires and the families that share their lives with them.
See this website and follow the buttons as pictured below to access and complete the survey: OFA Breed Health Page and Survey
Once you are on the page, scroll down to the orange buttons and click "Health Survey." You will then scroll to the orange buttons again and click "Fill out form." Thank you for contributing to our knowledge about the health and well-being of Wirehaired Vizslas!


Health Survey and OFA Yearly Results
As of 11/10/2025, OFA has pooled results from the survey. These results will be updated periodically. Please see HERE for the full report from OFA.
Additionally, OFA reports the following results from testing completed in 2025:
Elbows
13 reported results: 100% Normal
Eyes
37 reported results: 100% Normal
Hips
19 reported results: 21% Normal, 68% Good, 11% Fair
14 CHIC QUALIFIED Reports