Deaf Puppy Information

We do not want produce deaf Cavalier King Charles Spaniels or Dalmatians, and if we do by chance, we also try not to euthanize them as long as they are sound of temperament and health. When performing BAER testing on our dogs we try to use those results to determine our best options. We study pedigrees by looking at their BAER hearing results through direct and indirect relations (littermates, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents etc), and going multiple generations back. Unfortunately it is not quite that cut and dry to predict, and despite our best efforts we occasionally end up with bilateral deaf puppies in both breeds who need homes.

Our deaf puppies are raised with the same love and care as our hearing puppies. In fact, they often require more attention than our hearing puppies because they need extra guidance as they grow. If you are able to meet the litter as a whole, and are not familiar with deaf puppies, you honestly would not be able to tell them apart. We do not withhold foundation training from our deaf puppies and we expect their new owners to continue with the same care.

What to Expect

We do not give away our deaf puppies. This dated practice has been advised against by reputable breeders/rescues to ensure their safety. They will always have a fee that at least covers their basic care and training that they have received during their time with us. These fees vary between each litter so it's hard to determine this price until it's almost time for them to go home:
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  • For a Dalmatian: $300 to $1000
  • For a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: $500 to $1200

This is the basic package that our deaf puppies come with:

  • Vaccinations
  • Medical Exams
  • BAER hearing test
  • AKC paperwork
  • Any equipment (like their crate and other training tools their accustomed too)
Inexperience with deaf dogs is not a deal breaker as it depends on the individual puppy's temperament.

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel don't typically need an experienced deaf dog home.
  • Dalmatians might require at least breed or deaf dog experience.

Deaf dogs tend to more vocal and prone to anxiety problems. This anxious behavior can often result in dramatic vocalizations and property damage, therefore we cannot recommend them in homes that have shared walls (apartments, condos, townhouses, duplexs, etc.). Even living in a recreational vehicle maybe a bit tough - we worry about people trying to break in thinking their saving a distressed dog!

Physically fenced yards are definitely given priority for both breeds. A Cavalier maybe just fine with daily leash walking. We actually do like invisible fences when they're used responsibly but we are not aware of any that have a vibrating warning system before a static correction is done. Most will just beep, than use an aversive correction, and it's rather unfair to a deaf dog to use when they can't hear the warning beep from the collar.