Deafness In Australian Shepherds

Deafness In Australian Shepherds. In this case the deafness and blindness are linked to having two copies of the merle gene which disrupts pigmentation and produces. Inherited Deafness-found mostly in Australian Shepherds with a lot of white coloring on their head Bad bites-besides under or over-bites there is a condition Wry where one side of the jaw grows longer than the other.

Mini Australian Shepherds are prone to glaucoma cataracts retinal dysplasia and other eye conditions. Dogs who have two merle parents and have inherited two copies of the merle gene double merles are usually mostly white. The guard hairs will shed a bit but it is the undercoat that sheds the most.

This deformity can cause pain and difficulty walking especially as the dog ages.

Inherited congenital deafness associated with the merle gene. The outer coat is made of guard hairs and is what carries the color s of the dog. In this case the deafness and blindness are linked to having two copies of the merle gene which disrupts pigmentation and produces. It is the most waterdirt resistant.