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Old 09-08-2005   #1 (permalink)
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iam wanting some info about blue eyed dogs as i have heard that it is quite common for them to be deaf. if anyone could give me some more info that would be great.
 
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Deafness is sometimes associated with lack of pigment - therefore white dogs with blue eyes have a higher risk of deafness. BUT not all whiet or blue-eyed dogs are deaf. There are many Border Collies and Huskies with blue eyes who have perfect hearing.
 
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