The deafness is … The deafness is caused by a “double merle” genetics. Both parents were blue merles. She’s lucky she’s not blind, too. However, being mute is caused by being deaf. She doesn’t know what a bark sounds like, but she knows what it looks like.
Really, they used … Really, they used her as a breeding dog? The deafness and muteness weren’t hints that maybe they should stop the breeding?
Bless you for adopting her. I can only wonder what happened to the others.
Honestly, a … Honestly, a deaf-mute sheltie might even be preferable to a regular one. Ours freaks at even the smallest noise, and barks like crazy when someone comes to the door.
It’s so strange to … It’s so strange to see her bark, and nothing come out. I agree with everyone, bless you for adopting her. Dogs with disabilities can be very very sweet, and usually don’t realize they have a disabilty…they dont know that word.
Bless you for … Bless you for adopting Snowy. We have 2 shelties we bought and two other adoptees- a pitbull and also an australian sheperd. They all live together and all are happy! I have enjoyed your videos and love watching the dogs having a good time. Thanks!
Bless you for … Bless you for adopting Snowy. We have 2 shelties we bought and two other adoptees- a pitbull and also an australian sheperd. They all live together and all are happy! I have enjoyed your videos and love watching the dogs having a good time. Thanks!
It’s just terrible … It’s just terrible that someone used Snowy for breeding purposes with all her issues. I’m glad she was rescued from that — she seems like a happy girl. You were so kind to adopt this sweet girl.
Wow. I didn’t know … Wow. I didn’t know abou double merles until i saw yer vid. And then i realized that it’s prolly from a lot of interbreeding. Which is why she’s deaf and stuff?!?! But wow… o_o!! Snowy.. wow. She’s just so precious… and adorable!! Give her a hug for me. And Maggie, too. XD
I agree, It is a … I agree, It is a horrible practice. We got Snowy from a rescue, but before we got her she was used as a breeding dog, even with all her issues.
She is a double … She is a double merle, a genetic defect that can happen from bad breeding - when merles are bred together. The deafness is common with that. as for being mute, she was born with excess cartiledge around her trachea that won’t allow her voice box to work. She also has a club foot and limited vision, but she is a happy little thing despite all!
your dogs are … your dogs are beautiful. i too have a sheltie (sable & white) whom i love to death. how did snowy become both deaf and mute? ive never seen a white sheltie before, let alone one who is deaf and mute
Being deaf and mute doesn’t mean you don’t have an attitude!
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The deafness is …
The deafness is caused by a “double merle” genetics. Both parents were blue merles. She’s lucky she’s not blind, too. However, being mute is caused by being deaf. She doesn’t know what a bark sounds like, but she knows what it looks like.
aww shes soo cute!! …
aww shes soo cute!! howd she become deaf and mute? how old is she? she doesnt look that old
Shelties fall into …
Shelties fall into two categories: really quiet and timid, or really loud and sparky.
We had a sheltie for 15 years that never barked (although he could).
Really, they used …
Really, they used her as a breeding dog? The deafness and muteness weren’t hints that maybe they should stop the breeding?
Bless you for adopting her. I can only wonder what happened to the others.
God Bless you for …
God Bless you for adopting Snowy. When dogs have disabilities, they need someone to ♥ and care for them.
Honestly, a …
Honestly, a deaf-mute sheltie might even be preferable to a regular one. Ours freaks at even the smallest noise, and barks like crazy when someone comes to the door.
It’s so strange to …
It’s so strange to see her bark, and nothing come out. I agree with everyone, bless you for adopting her. Dogs with disabilities can be very very sweet, and usually don’t realize they have a disabilty…they dont know that word.
Bless you for …
Bless you for adopting Snowy. We have 2 shelties we bought and two other adoptees- a pitbull and also an australian sheperd. They all live together and all are happy! I have enjoyed your videos and love watching the dogs having a good time. Thanks!
Bless you for …
Bless you for adopting Snowy. We have 2 shelties we bought and two other adoptees- a pitbull and also an australian sheperd. They all live together and all are happy! I have enjoyed your videos and love watching the dogs having a good time. Thanks!
It’s just terrible …
It’s just terrible that someone used Snowy for breeding purposes with all her issues. I’m glad she was rescued from that — she seems like a happy girl. You were so kind to adopt this sweet girl.
Wow. I didn’t know …
Wow. I didn’t know abou double merles until i saw yer vid. And then i realized that it’s prolly from a lot of interbreeding. Which is why she’s deaf and stuff?!?! But wow… o_o!! Snowy.. wow. She’s just so precious… and adorable!! Give her a hug for me. And Maggie, too. XD
Snowy sure is full …
Snowy sure is full of life. She’s truly an example not to let defects limit your life =)
Way more energy than our sheltie has.
I agree, It is a …
I agree, It is a horrible practice. We got Snowy from a rescue, but before we got her she was used as a breeding dog, even with all her issues.
I think it’s cruel …
I think it’s cruel to breed double merles, they can become deaf and blind. Is it forth of the white colour?
Hahha i cracked up …
Hahha i cracked up laughing when it tried barking but couldnt, i have 2 shelties and they bark alot
LOL
LOL
haha maybe snowy …
haha maybe snowy wanted you to change the channel on tv..
LMAO! HAHAHHA YOUR …
LMAO! HAHAHHA YOUR DOGS ARE SUPER CUTE!!! Ahh I want them all! Sheltie is is like a chopping machine.
She is a double …
She is a double merle, a genetic defect that can happen from bad breeding - when merles are bred together. The deafness is common with that. as for being mute, she was born with excess cartiledge around her trachea that won’t allow her voice box to work. She also has a club foot and limited vision, but she is a happy little thing despite all!
your dogs are …
your dogs are beautiful. i too have a sheltie (sable & white) whom i love to death. how did snowy become both deaf and mute? ive never seen a white sheltie before, let alone one who is deaf and mute
were the sheltie? …
were the sheltie? is it the whote dog the dogs soo cute
Aww Snowys so …
Aww Snowys so adorable. Your lucky to have her. I have never seen a mute dog in real life though, i still wish i could hug snowy!
So Cute! Is Maggie …
So Cute! Is Maggie beagle or part beagle?
shes angry, suks …
shes angry, suks she cant express herself
I wish I could hug …
I wish I could hug her soft furry neck! She’s lovely!
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