Other dogs can go deaf from a variety of causes, ranging from chronic ear infections or injuries to drug toxicity and old age, says George M. Strain, PhD, a leading veterinary researcher on the causes of deafness in dogs and a professor of neuroscience at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University. (pets.webmd.com)
However, this is the most likely cause of congenital deafness in Australian Shepherds. (ashgi.org)
This gene is associated with congenital deafness in some breeds including bull terriers, Samoyeds, bulldogs and beagles. (dogcare.dailypuppy.com)