Deaf Dalmatian?

Question

Ihave two georgeos dalmations (male&female) but sadly my female is totally deaf. Does anyone really know the chances of any pups they have being deaf. I don't want to be irrisponsible and end up with lots of deaf puppies. I have seen my vet about this, he says I shouldn't breed but cannot tell me the amount of risk.

Answer 1

I don't know the risk, but I've only seen one deaf dog. Think about it, when deaf people have kids do they always come out deaf? I don't think they do, but I am pretty sure the risk is higher than a couple that aren't deaf. I would just be safe and not breed her.

Answer 2

YOU NEVER BREED A DEAF DALMATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That would be totally irresponsible!!! What would you do if they were all deaf??????? What if she had 12 puppies and they were all deaf?????? Your dog has a genetic health issue. Spay the dog NOW!!

There is quite a difference between a dog going deaf at 13 and a puppy being born deaf!! I am so shocked that you would actually THINK about bringing deaf puppies into the world knowingly!!!!!! That is so wrong. Do you want to do it just so your dog can have puppies????? It can't be for the money, because you can't get a whole lot for a deaf puppy!!!!!!! Under the puppy lemon law, you can be sued however!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

I don't have an exact percentage for you but really it runs rampant through the dalmation breed. So if you figure your female is deaf and the male has it as a recessive gene then more then I'd say roughly 75% chance you will get a deaf puppy- if she has only one : ) Nothing wrong with deaf dogs for the right people, : ) best of luck!

Answer 4

it depends on the instance of deafness in the bitches heritage, But i really wouldn't advise it. It is a genetic condition prevalent in many breeds of white dog, and the chances of the pups being deaf are about 50% with a deaf parent. Most people will not buy puppies from a deaf mum. Don't be irresponsible. It is your duty in breeding to make the breed stronger and hardier, not weaker, which is in effect what you will be doing. Get the dog spayed. Don't be a twit. Listen to the experienced advice of your vet. They are vets for a reason.

Answer 5

Try to contact Malcolm Willis in the Newcastle upon Tyne area of the UK. He might have a website. He is a qualified geneticist with a special interest in dog genetics. I think he teaches at the University of Northumbria. He will be able to assess the degree of risk.

There are a number of Dalmatian Rescue Societies who might be able to help you - they have a lot of experience of deaf dogs because so many end up with them.

As you are aware, the condition is genetic in Dalmatians and although I cannot give you an exact percentage risk myself I do know that as your female carries the gene for deafness the odds are in favour of her producing deaf puppies.

I really think that you should have her spayed and if you want another pup yourself get one from a breeder that has no history of producing deaf pups.

There is a lot of responsibility attached to breeding dogs especially when so many homeless, abused and abandoned dogs end up in Rescue Societies and Dog Pounds. There are thousands of dogs destroyed every year in the UK and the USA.

Do you really want to breed from your dog knowing that you are breeding from a line with a serious genetic fault?

Please remember that even if all her puppies, and that's not likely, are not deaf they will still carry the faulty gene and pass it on to their progeny.

A responsible person would prefer to see such a fault eradicated from the breed and this can only be done if dogs known to carry the defective gene are not used for breeding.

I believe you would be irresponsible to ignore your Vets advice, and your own common sense, if you breed from your dog.

Answer 6

I can not give you a percentage risk I am not sure anyone could.
You know this is a genetic defect and it is passed on to the puppies. And if no one ever bred a deaf dog again deafness could be eliminated.
WHY would you breed this dog knowing you run the risk of producing more geneticly messed up puppies would could in the future produce more of the same.
DO NOT breed this dog. Make her a well loved and much cared for pet. Please do not continue to produce less than perfect dogs.
This is where the term back yard breeder came from. It is not a term of endearment. If you chose to breed this dog you are violating the ethical terms of AKC and of the Dalmation club. They could refuse to register your pups becasue of the viloation.

Answer 7

Deafness is very common in Dals and it is genetic.

If you are set on breeding do it right. You don't want to bring a bunch of puppies into the world that will more than likely be deaf. Not fair for the puppies nor the new owners. Next time, get your dogs from a good breeder that BAER tests their Dals.

Answer 8

This is a common ailment among Dalmations. It is one of the most expected health issues for the breed. The chances are high for the pups because they are Dalmations, whether the parent is deaf or not.

Answer 9

I had a dog that was deaf. i have lots of animals when i come 2 think about it. anywho. my vet sad 2 me, the reason why my dog was deaf was becoz it was in the family. so if ur dog gets puppies doesn't mean they will be deaf, but there is a risk. but u never know how big it is. if i were u, i would get a second opinion. and think it trough. they might come out fine. my dog went deaf around the age of 13. he had a fun youth hearing everything and all

Answer 10

The worst odds are that for every 4 pups, three will be deaf. ( If Dads deafness is recessive).
The only way to eradicate the deafness gene is not to breed from deaf dogs. Don't do it.