Deaf Dog Names

Introduction

There are 85 breeds, such as the Dalmatian, that are known to commonly suffer from genetic deafness. Breeders are working hard at eradicating the genetic trait. However, it does still happen on occasion. Deaf dogs are a challenge but they can make a phenomenal pet. If you own a deaf dog, then you might want to name your pooch after the disability because in many canines it is actually a strength. If you are an owner who is deaf then you may want to focus on bestowing a moniker on your pooch that denotes a famous service dog or inspiring person who helped the deaf.

Deaf Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Deaf Dog

Izzy

Izzy was a lovely Dalmatian who came into a rescue shelter with her sister Lola. Izzy's owner had gotten married and the new wife refused to let the dogs around her children. She was afraid of the pair of unusual canines, probably as a direct result of their deafness. The owner felt bad for the dogs because he was forced to leave them tied outside in the backyard all day and night so he decided to bring them into the rescue in the hope that they would find a new home.

When the owner dropped off the dogs at the rescue there was no mention of the dogs' deafness. The dogs were sent to a foster home. The new foster mom immediately felt there was something different about the two dogs. As was protocol at the rescue, all new dogs go through a variety of tests to determine if they are adoptable and their unique requirements. Upon testing, it was found that both canines were deaf.

Izzy was adopted out twice from the foster home and both times she was returned. After she was returned the second time, Izzy's foster mom decided to just keep her. She immediately started working with the canine on hand signals and Izzy quickly grasped the concept. As with all dogs, Izzy has her own unique personality and she can be a tiny bit stubborn. If she does not want to obey any commands she will simply turn her head away from her owner so she does not have to see her owner's hands signals.

Despite being deaf, Izzy has become a sweet and affectionate pet who thrives at life. Her owner is very bonded with the pooch and considers her to be her best friend. Izzy appears to enjoy every minute of life on her 100 acres with her beloved owner.

Breeding the genetic cause of deafness out of the Dalmatian breed is difficult, if not impossible. Ideally, breeders should test for deafness prior to breeding. However, even if a dog does not display signs of deafness there is no guarantee that the dog's offspring will not be born deaf. Although up to 30 percent of all Dalmatians suffer from some form of deafness, only about 5 percent are completely deaf in both ears. Completely deaf dogs, such as Izzy, can make excellent pets with proper training. Unfortunately, many owners simply do not want to invest the time into teaching necessary sign language to the canine. In many cases, the owners are actually afraid of the dogs because of misinformation or superstitions.

Deaf Dog Name Considerations

Many owners have opted to adopt a handicap pooch that suffers from deafness. Undoubtedly, those brave owners have their hands full with their beloved canines who are hearing impaired. However, with proper love and training, any dog can excel at being a companion and best friend in a family situation. Any owner who opts to open their home and their heart to a handicapped dog should be applauded. It is no easy task but the rewards are undeniable.

Estimates vary, but up to 30 percent of all Dalmatians are born with either partial or complete deafness. Genetic deafness appears to be deeply tied to a recessive mutation. That mutation is not only responsible for deafness but also merle and piebald coloring in certain dog breeds. Dogs can also lose their hearing from old age, chronic ear infections, or injury to the ear, although such occurrences are rare.

Deaf dogs are just as capable as dogs who can hear. They just require different training tricks. Communication with a deaf dog is challenging. Typically, such a dog readily starts to grasp sign language in an attempt to coexist and share with their human companion. Some owners also opt to use a flashlight or some other form of light to get the dog's attention. Vibrating collar attachments have also been designed that can be easily used with a deaf dog.

Ultimately, the cause of your dog's deafness is unfortunate but if you have opted to spend your life with your four-legged buddy then you will learn to deal with the situation. You might even want to give the beloved dog a moniker that denotes his handicap because it is a characteristic that truly sets him apart from other dogs, so why not rejoice in it and not hide the condition away.

Male Deaf Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
3	Curtis Refers to Curtis Pride a deaf baseball player
2	Kelby Kelby Brick was a deaf activist
2	King The first deaf president of the Gallaudet University
1	Raymond Refers to a contemporary deaf writer
1	Rocky Refers to Rocky Stone who is the founder of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH) which is now Hearing Loss Association of America
1	Andrew Refers to Andrew Foster who started schools for deaf people in America
0	Erastus Refers to the deaf man Erastus Smith who had a country named after him
0	Terrence Terrence Parkin a famous deaf swimmer
0	Hulk A character played by deaf actor Lou Ferrigno
0	Laurent Founder of the first deaf school
0	Russell Refers to deaf actor Russell Harvard
-1	Stevie Refers to the deaf novelist Stevie Platt
-1	Vinton Refers to Vinton Cerf, a father of the internet, who is hard of hearing
-1	Burke Refers famous boxer James "Deaf" Burke
-1	James Refers to James "Deaf" Burke, an English boxing champion
-1	Julius Refers to Julius Wiggins the founder of Silent News
-1	Lou Refers to Lou Ferrigno a deaf bodybuilder and actor
-1	Thomas Thomas H. Gallaudet was the namesake of the Gallaudet University
-1	Richard Refers to Dr. Richard Orin Cornett who invented cued speech
-1	Edison A great hearing impaired inventor
-1	Thomas Refers to Thomas Edison an American inventor who was almost completely deaf
-1	Beethoven Refers to Ludwig van Beethoven who was deaf by his mid-40s
-1	Ludwig Ludwig van Beethoven a deaf composer and musician
-1	Sean Sean Berdy is a deaf actor
-1	Jim Jim Kyte, a deaf hockey player
-2	Alexander Refers to Alexander Graham Bell who created the telephone and also worked with the deaf
-2	Bell Refers to Alexander Graham Bell who invented the telephone and also dedicated his life to helping the deaf
-2	Graham Refers to Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, spent his life helping the deaf
-2	William Refers to William Castle the RIT/Director of the National Institute for the Deaf in the 1980s
-3	Dummy Refers to deaf baseball great Dummy Hoy

Female Deaf Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Connie Refers to the author Connie Briscoe
1	Marlee A famous deaf actress named Marlee Matlin
1	Longo Means quiet and silence
1	Laqueta A female with deep inner quiet
1	Joan Refers to a person who experiences a deep inner quiet
0	Linda Refers to Linda Bove, a deaf actress
0	Phyllis Refers to the actress Phyllis Frelich
0	Heather Refers to Heather Whitestone McCallum who was a deaf Miss America
0	Laura Laura C. Redden Searing was a famous deaf journalist
0	Shelley Refers to Shelley Beattie who is a deaf bodybuilder
0	Shoshannah Shoshannah Stern, a deaf American actress
0	Jolina Refers to silence and quiet
-1	Izzy A famous deaf pooch
-1	Samantha She who listens
-1	Amy Refers to the actress Amy Ecklund
-1	Juliette Juliette Low was the founder of the American Girl Scouts
-1	Gertrude Gertrude Ederle was a famous deaf swimmer
-1	Katie After Katie Leclerc, actress
-1	Simona Means listener in Hebrew
-1	Hien Means gentle and silent
-1	Concord Refers to silence and being calm
-1	Galene One who is silent and peaceful
-1	Grania A deep inner silence
-1	Hudun Refers to quiet silence
-1	Placida Refers to silence and calmness
-1	Susu Refers to extreme silence
-1	Tacita Female and quiet
-1	Tihana A quiet saint
-1	Imajuik A meek and silent girl
-2	Helen After Helen Keller a famous deaf and blind person