posted 02-28-2004 02:16 PM         

POSTED BY GOOB:
One form of deafness has been linked to lack of pigment in the inner ear, which means that dogs overall lacking in pigment (read: White) may be more likely to have this type of deafness, though it depends on the individual dog. This type of deafness is more common in both completely (or primarily, with just a few colored body spots) white dogs and in white headed dogs (the rest of the body can be colored, but the head is white) than in their more colored (and in turn, better pigmented) counterparts. Not all white, white headed, or primarily white dogs are deaf, but it is something to be aware of, and does happen more with these dogs than with the more colored ones (though it's possible with them too, just less common). There are different types and causes of "white" dogs, but white coloration in APBTs is caused primarily by heavy white markings (spots, patches, whatever) covering up the dog's "true" color.

Here's a link to a deaf dog board, I know a couple people on there own deaf bull breeds, and one rescues deaf dogs (including bullies), so you should find a lot of good stuff there. http://www.voy.com/140866/