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Special Needs (deaf and blind) pup in Illinois Wangaretta (NS #1018) is a lethal white blue merle Australian Shepherd male. He is mostly white, with a few spots near his back end. He is both deaf and blind, but actually gets around quite well. I think it is easy to underestimate his abilities, but don’t let the lack of hearing and vision make you think less of him. He uses his nose a lot, and I noticed he has more trouble navigating in our backyard after a rain, so he must be highly scent dependent. He will come to vibration (we stomp our foot or clap loudly) and can also sit and down. He is just exceptionally smart. He is also very laid back, mellow, and just a fluffy lover boy. I think he could definitely learn to follow your scent on a walk, and he is able to navigate a full flight of stairs with no problem. Because of his underdeveloped eyes, he might have to be watched in the sun, but other than that he is very healthy (and a terrific eater!). He is the biggest of the litter; a week ago he was 15.1 pounds. I really think given his personality and his smarts he will make a very, very good pet, so don’t count him out. Unlike most Aussies, he would likely do well in a small house or apartment. He spends lots of time sitting in my lap as I work on the computer- and that might become a problem when he reaches his full 45-50 pounds! Wangaretta is being fostered in central Illinois. Complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS #1017 when applying; contact David at david.e.thurman@gmail.com with questions. (listed 06/24/11) Special Needs/Lethal White Information |
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Special Needs Deaf Girl in Illinois Rosalie (NS #0869) is a 1 year old lethal white Australian Shepherd who is deaf, with maybe a limited ability to hear; she has her vision though it is less then a full-sighted Aussie. Rosalie is a very trusting soul, she gives you 100% of her faith and lets you add or take that trust away. Rosalie is a great companion, she loves attention and loves to roll on her back and get the most Aussome belly rubs, shewould be happy to stay there all day awaiting them. Rosalie gets along well with everyone and with other dogs. She would be best with a fenced-in yard and another dog as a companion to help her know when to alert or to know that there is another living thing in her world. You see, like with many lethal whites, companionship is a very important component of her life. Rosalie is being fostered in central Illinois and is waiting to meet and for you to fall in love with her. Complete an application today at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0860 when inquiring. Contact David at Special Needs/Lethal White Information
(listed 01/20/11; updated 07/03/11) |
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Letal White Dogs in Mountain & Central Regions Available Lethal White is a congenital condition that results from the breeding of two merle colored dogs. Also known as a Homozygous Merle, the condition leads to a number of birth defects including full or partial deafness, full or partial blindness, a mostly white coat, and light sensitivity. Many Lethal White dogs are born with limited sight, and/or hearing, but can be taught, just like any other dog, using sign or touch signals instead of verbal cues. In fact, if you do not know that a Lethal White dog is deaf, or partially sighted, you would not know it, most of the time, from their behavior. Lethal Whites like Keller often act just like any other dog, running, playing, jumping, and fetching. In fact, Keller acts so normal, that it is not unusual to find yourself treating him exactly like any other dog, including calling his name. It just does not register sometimes that he is unable to hear you, or that he can only see out of one eye. |