Responsible Breeders
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Are Ethical
Adhere to the Vizsla Club of America (VCA) Code of Ethics.
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Check for Hip Dysplasia
Test and ensure Vizsla breeding stock is cleared of hip dysplasia after two years of age before mating and received an OFA Certificate (with numbers) from the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals (OFA).
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Perform Health Testing
Follow the breed-specific recommendations for health testing by the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) for Vizslas.
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Maintain Breed Type
Strive to breed according to the AKC Breed Standard for the Vizsla
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Know Their Pedigrees
Know the pedigrees of their own dogs well and share them with prospective buyers along with the health and temperament records of each dog going back five generations. Search pedigrees to explain why a particular breeding can improve upon the dam’s and sire’s characteristics.
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Mentor for Life
Provide support to puppy buyers for the life of the dog.