I have a Sheltie. Dr. Seuss would contend that a Sheltie is a Sheltie no matter how quiet. I don't see deafness as an impairment, albeit an inconvenience, possibly because I may be headed that direction. I think some deaf teens who have self-esteem issues could really benefit from seeing Snowy and other deaf animals because there's nothing wrong with them. I'm slightly hard-of-hearing and my speech is starting to go. We don't have to have a voice to be loud!!!
If Snowy was used for breeding, I'd bet that she was from a unscrupulous puppy mill. We also rescued a double-merle(of course, from a puppy mill) who is white with tan, and is profoundly deaf with some decrease in vision. He had been in a crowded cage& had never felt ground under his paws.The "breeder" was going to drown him because he was "defective", which is common practice.This little guy is the happiest & most loving dog I've ever known&he greets every day with a happy, wagging tail!
snowy needs to lighten up...lol....i love all the videos you put up here on snowey. Whenever I need to cheer up I watch them. He is a character! Bless you for loving him. Everyone always thinks everything needs to be perfet, including their pets. I love them all.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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!
I have a Sheltie. Dr. Seuss would contend that a Sheltie is a Sheltie no matter how quiet. I don't see deafness as an impairment, albeit an inconvenience, possibly because I may be headed that direction. I think some deaf teens who have self-esteem issues could really benefit from seeing Snowy and other deaf animals because there's nothing wrong with them. I'm slightly hard-of-hearing and my speech is starting to go. We don't have to have a voice to be loud!!!
fairestovmuses 6 months ago
Your dogs and cats are all precious! thank you for sharing your special baby Snowy with everyone on Youtube!
taiman12000 7 months ago
Yes, it is cruel, but this person got it from a rescue, it's not their fault!! They gave it a better life! Goodness...
bestfwiends4eva 8 months ago
If Snowy was used for breeding, I'd bet that she was from a unscrupulous puppy mill. We also rescued a double-merle(of course, from a puppy mill) who is white with tan, and is profoundly deaf with some decrease in vision. He had been in a crowded cage& had never felt ground under his paws.The "breeder" was going to drown him because he was "defective", which is common practice.This little guy is the happiest & most loving dog I've ever known&he greets every day with a happy, wagging tail!
suzanneetmoi 9 months ago
I was this wondering, you've probably said in some of your videos. and i'm sorry if you did, but is she also blind
ilovemyfaimly 9 months ago
I like how at the end she finally gave up trying to bug him lol cute
JCinluvwith 1 year ago
maggie hates this shit
allhailhotsnail 1 year ago
What a sassy thing! I love Shelties. How wonderful you gave this one a loving home.
kathys2004 1 year ago
snowy needs to lighten up...lol....i love all the videos you put up here on snowey. Whenever I need to cheer up I watch them. He is a character! Bless you for loving him. Everyone always thinks everything needs to be perfet, including their pets. I love them all.
maryawhiting 1 year ago
aww shes soo cute!! howd she become deaf and mute? how old is she? she doesnt look that old
ArchuletasGirl17 2 years ago
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.
DarkRose357 2 years ago
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.
alleexm 3 years ago
God Bless you for adopting Snowy. When dogs have disabilities, they need someone to ♥ and care for them.
edenespinosa101 3 years ago
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.
spasticteapot 3 years ago
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).
mentalrectangle 2 years ago
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.
kat4u2luv 3 years ago
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!
vixensnowwolf 4 years ago
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!
vixensnowwolf 4 years ago
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.
mypaltucker 4 years ago 2
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
TadakoXIII 4 years ago 2
I think it's cruel to breed double merles, they can become deaf and blind. Is it forth of the white colour? :(
Sxcs00 4 years ago 3
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.
keenergc 4 years ago
Hahha i cracked up laughing when it tried barking but couldnt, i have 2 shelties and they bark alot :(
hohktkd 4 years ago
LOL
philijosh 4 years ago
haha maybe snowy wanted you to change the channel on tv..
aftertherain7 4 years ago
LMAO! HAHAHHA YOUR DOGS ARE SUPER CUTE!!! Ahh I want them all! Sheltie is is like a chopping machine.
heyDORKitsKAT 4 years ago
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
yorktown99 4 years ago
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!
keenergc 4 years ago 2
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.
M0ltsi 4 years ago 2
were the sheltie? is it the whote dog the dogs soo cute
DUSKANGEL03 4 years ago
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!
sk8ergirlcyr 4 years ago
So Cute! Is Maggie beagle or part beagle?
jenniferh75 4 years ago
shes angry, suks she cant express herself :(
JJJwatch 4 years ago
I wish I could hug her soft furry neck! She's lovely!
mirandarulz 4 years ago
Too cute! Poor Maggie. I have Shelties and I can't imagine having one that's mute...mine are very vocal.
kathys2004 4 years ago
Lol snowy is rambunchious lol
Tylergoth 4 years ago
I love Snowy, your lucky to have her.
PinkCat65 4 years ago
Oh, wow.. she has no voice.. God Bless you for loving her. Give her a hug for me... xoxoxo
MsGirlee 4 years ago