<P> The Vizsla thrives on attention, exercise, and interaction . They are intelligent dogs and need a lot of mental stimulation when young . If left alone for long hours, they can be bored and destructive . With proper socialization and training, Vizslas are very gentle dogs that can be great around children . The Vizsla wants to be close to its owner as much as possible . </P> <P> A Vizsla Club of America survey puts the average lifespan of the Vizsla at 9.15 years . The Vizsla is considered to be a robust dog, but some localized breeding programs using a small number of dogs have led to heritable illnesses in some offspring, including: </P> <Ul> <Li> Hip dysplasia is very rare but remotely possible . </Li> <Li> Canine epilepsy </Li> <Li> Cancer (mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma) </Li> <Li> Sebaceous adenitis </Li> </Ul> <Li> Hip dysplasia is very rare but remotely possible . </Li>

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