{"id":11803,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:03","slug":"why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are white dogs more prone to deafness?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Why_are_white_dogs_more_prone_to_deafness\" title=\"Why are white dogs more prone to deafness?\">Why are white dogs more prone to deafness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#What_percent_of_white_dogs_are_deaf\" title=\"What percent of white dogs are deaf?\">What percent of white dogs are deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Why_are_white_animals_deaf\" title=\"Why are white animals deaf?\">Why are white animals deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#What_breed_of_dog_is_often_deaf\" title=\"What breed of dog is often deaf?\">What breed of dog is often deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Why_are_many_white_dogs_deaf\" title=\"Why are many white dogs deaf?\">Why are many white dogs deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Are_white_dogs_more_prone_to_hearing_loss\" title=\"Are white dogs more prone to hearing loss?\">Are white dogs more prone to hearing loss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Why_are_most_white_pitbulls_deaf\" title=\"Why are most white pitbulls deaf?\">Why are most white pitbulls deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#How_many_white_dogs_are_deaf\" title=\"How many white dogs are deaf?\">How many white dogs are deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Are_white_dogs_more_likely_to_be_deaf\" title=\"Are white dogs more likely to be deaf?\">Are white dogs more likely to be deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#What_percentage_of_dogs_are_deaf\" title=\"What percentage of dogs are deaf?\">What percentage of dogs are deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Why_are_white_dogs_deaf\" title=\"Why are white dogs deaf?\">Why are white dogs deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Do_white_animals_go_deaf\" title=\"Do white animals go deaf?\">Do white animals go deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Why_are_white_puppies_deaf\" title=\"Why are white puppies deaf?\">Why are white puppies deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Why_are_most_white_dogs_deaf\" title=\"Why are most white dogs deaf?\">Why are most white dogs deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Is_deafness_more_common_in_white_dogs\" title=\"Is deafness more common in white dogs?\">Is deafness more common in white dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#What_percent_of_dogs_are_deaf\" title=\"What percent of dogs are deaf?\">What percent of dogs are deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Why_are_so_many_dogs_deaf\" title=\"Why are so many dogs deaf?\">Why are so many dogs deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#What_dog_breeds_are_prone_to_deafness\" title=\"What dog breeds are prone to deafness?\">What dog breeds are prone to deafness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#What_are_white_dogs_prone_to\" title=\"What are white dogs prone to?\">What are white dogs prone to?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Why_are_more_white_dogs_deaf\" title=\"Why are more white dogs deaf?\">Why are more white dogs deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#What_percentage_of_white_Pitbulls_are_deaf\" title=\"What percentage of white Pitbulls are deaf?\">What percentage of white Pitbulls are deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#What_is_wrong_with_white_Pitbulls\" title=\"What is wrong with white Pitbulls?\">What is wrong with white Pitbulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Do_all_white_dogs_have_problems\" title=\"Do all white dogs have problems?\">Do all white dogs have problems?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Are_most_all_white_dogs_deaf\" title=\"Are most all white dogs deaf?\">Are most all white dogs deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/#Are_most_dogs_deaf\" title=\"Are most dogs deaf?\">Are most dogs deaf?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_white_dogs_more_prone_to_deafness\"><\/span>Why are white dogs more prone to deafness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This specialized layer of cells, and the cells that determine hair color, come from the same stem cell source. Without this stem cell, the dog&#8217;s body won&#8217;t be able to make this specialized layer of hearing cells and will likely be white in coloration. <b>Dogs that carry the piebald gene are often affected by deafness<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percent_of_white_dogs_are_deaf\"><\/span>What percent of white dogs are deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bruce M Cattanach of the MRC Mammalian Genetics Unit Harwell England claims that the rate of deafness in white Boxers is <b>18%. It is true that detecting deafness in young pups at home is difficult, since the deaf pups cue off the behavior of their littermates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_white_animals_deaf\"><\/span>Why are white animals deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breeding studies have defined the relationship between deafness in white cats and blue eye colour. <b>The gene responsible is an autosomal dominant gene termed W (for White). This gene appears to be pleiotropic  ie, it has more than one effect, being responsible for the white coat colour and also blue eyes and deafness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_is_often_deaf\"><\/span>What breed of dog is often deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Congenital deafness has been found in over 80 different breeds, but it may be found in any breed. Those dogs with spots, dapples, or merle coats or those with white skin or fur are predisposed to congenital deafness. The most commonly affected breed is the <b>Dalmatian, of which there are almost 30% that are deaf.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_many_white_dogs_deaf\"><\/span>Why are many white dogs deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that carry the piebald gene (affects the distribution and amount of white color) are often affected by deafness. Piebaldism is the <b>result of the absence of melanocytes, the cells that create the pigment melanin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_white_dogs_more_prone_to_hearing_loss\"><\/span>Are white dogs more prone to hearing loss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Congenital hearing loss is mostly due to genetic factors, and these are found to be associated with certain <b>coat colors. The coat colors associated with the highest risk are: white.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_most_white_pitbulls_deaf\"><\/span>Why are most white pitbulls deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breeding studies have defined the relationship between deafness in white cats and blue eye colour. <b>The gene responsible is an autosomal dominant gene termed W (for White). This gene appears to be pleiotropic  ie, it has more than one effect, being responsible for the white coat colour and also blue eyes and deafness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_white_dogs_are_deaf\"><\/span>How many white dogs are deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among those Bull Terriers who are white, the rate of congenital deafness is <b>20 percent, while for those with color patches it is only around 1 percent. In English Cocker Spaniels, the parti-colored dogs often have quite a bit of white on them as opposed to the solid colored dogs which have virtually none.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_white_dogs_more_likely_to_be_deaf\"><\/span>Are white dogs more likely to be deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that <b>dogs with predominantly white coats can be prone to deafness? Not all white dogs are deaf, but approximately 85 different dog breeds have been reported to carry the trait that causes congenital deafness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_of_dogs_are_deaf\"><\/span>What percentage of dogs are deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is estimated that about <b>5 to 10 percent of dogs in the United States suffer from deafness, either in one ear (unilateral) or both ears (bilateral).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_white_dogs_deaf\"><\/span>Why are white dogs deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This specialized layer of cells, and the cells that determine hair color, come from the same stem cell source. Without this stem cell, the dog&#8217;s body won&#8217;t be able to make this specialized layer of hearing cells and will likely be <b>white in coloration. Dogs that carry the piebald gene are often affected by deafness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_white_animals_go_deaf\"><\/span>Do white animals go deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your friends may be confusing blindness with deafness: here, the situation is completely different. Hereditary deafness is a major concern in white cats, and even more so if one or both irises are blue in color. Researchers found that only 17 to 22 percent of white cats with non-blue eyes <b>are born deaf<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_white_puppies_deaf\"><\/span>Why are white puppies deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that carry the piebald gene (affects the distribution and amount of white color) are often affected by deafness. Piebaldism is the <b>result of the absence of melanocytes, the cells that create the pigment melanin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_most_white_dogs_deaf\"><\/span>Why are most white dogs deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs that carry the piebald gene (affects the distribution and amount of white color) are often affected by deafness. Piebaldism is the result of the absence of melanocytes, the cells that create the pigment melanin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_deafness_more_common_in_white_dogs\"><\/span>Is deafness more common in white dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that dogs with <b>predominantly white coats can be prone to deafness? Not all white dogs are deaf, but approximately 85 different dog breeds have been reported to carry the trait that causes congenital deafness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percent_of_dogs_are_deaf\"><\/span>What percent of dogs are deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is estimated that about <b>5 to 10 percent of dogs in the United States suffer from deafness, either in one ear (unilateral) or both ears (bilateral).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_so_many_dogs_deaf\"><\/span>Why are so many dogs deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bruce M Cattanach of the MRC Mammalian Genetics Unit Harwell England claims that the rate of deafness in white Boxers is <b>18%. It is true that detecting deafness in young pups at home is difficult, since the deaf pups cue off the behavior of their littermates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_are_prone_to_deafness\"><\/span>What dog breeds are prone to deafness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This specialized layer of cells, and the cells that determine hair color, come from the same stem cell source. Without this stem cell, the dog&#8217;s body won&#8217;t be able to make this specialized layer of hearing cells and will likely be white in coloration. <b>Dogs that carry the piebald gene are often affected by deafness<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_white_dogs_prone_to\"><\/span>What are white dogs prone to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deafness in Dogs More than 30 breeds of dogs have a known susceptibility for deafness, including the <b>Australian shepherd, Boston terrier, cocker spaniel, Dalmatian, German shepherd, Jack Russell terrier, Maltese, toy and miniature poodle, and West Highland white terrier. Typically, it is more common in senior dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_more_white_dogs_deaf\"><\/span>Why are more white dogs deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cochleosaccular is the most common cause of deafness and is associated with coat color patterns. It is usually seen in dogs with the piebald color genes or merle color gene. It can cause deafness in either one or both ears and is seen more in association with blue eyes and a white coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_of_white_Pitbulls_are_deaf\"><\/span>What percentage of white Pitbulls are deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>20 percent<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_wrong_with_white_Pitbulls\"><\/span>What is wrong with white Pitbulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that dogs with <b>predominantly white coats can be prone to deafness? Not all white dogs are deaf, but approximately 85 different dog breeds have been reported to carry the trait that causes congenital deafness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_white_dogs_have_problems\"><\/span>Do all white dogs have problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bruce M Cattanach of the MRC Mammalian Genetics Unit Harwell England claims that the rate of deafness in white Boxers is <b>18%. It is true that detecting deafness in young pups at home is difficult, since the deaf pups cue off the behavior of their littermates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_most_all_white_dogs_deaf\"><\/span>Are most all white dogs deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Congenital deafness has been found in over 80 different breeds, but it may be found in any breed. Those dogs with spots, dapples, or merle coats or those with white skin or fur are predisposed to congenital deafness. The most commonly affected breed is the <b>Dalmatian, of which there are almost 30% that are deaf.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_most_dogs_deaf\"><\/span>Are most dogs deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that dogs with predominantly white coats can be prone to deafness? <b>Not all white dogs are deaf, but approximately 85 different dog breeds have been reported to carry the trait that causes congenital deafness.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are white dogs more prone to deafness?What percent of white dogs are deaf?Why are white animals deaf?What breed of dog is often deaf?Why are many white dogs deaf?Are white dogs more prone to hearing loss?Why are most white pitbulls deaf?How many white dogs are deaf?Are white dogs more likely to be&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11803"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11803"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11803\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11803"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11803"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11803"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}