Deafness in dogs
Partial or complete loss of hearing, which may be present from birth (often inherited and linked to coat colour) or develop with age or ear disease. Affected dogs may not respond to sounds or their name.
9 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Deafness, including Parson Russell Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Puli. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.0 to 13.8 years.
Deafness in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- other condition
- Breeds affected
- 9 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Deafness is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Deafness (9), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.