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Town: Hastings, Hawkes
Bay, New Zealand Deaf dogs: Crumpy is a 2 year old Staff X. Crumpy is a happy, 100% deaf, hard hitting pig/boar hunting dog just coming into his own, he is super fit and runs 4-10kms a day, he hunts the wild boar that damage and destroy our native forest with his brother BlackJack (brindle staff x) and their mate Rocky (greyhoundxbeardiexstaff), I never have Crumpy on a lead (he is more obedient that my hearing dogs) he watches for my hand and eyes, he has also passed our Department of Conservation native bird aversion test, so there is no difference between his ability and a hearing dogs to meet their standard of testing. our native bush is real dense and hard to hunt in, but Crumpys nose and eye sight means he knows exactly what is what and when its all on, he is very loyal and makes sure he wins over everyone he meets, my 2yr old daughter has grown up with Crumpy and he adores her, I find it amazing that he can come in from a hard morning hunting and switch from pigdog to my daughters biggest admirer, and all this without a verbal command from me! Crumpy is pure white and 110% muscle, and if he had his way he would be covered in mud and hunting every day of his life, I will never take that away from him. Some deaf dogs are pets and never get to see past their fence, others see the world on the end of a leash, Crumpy does everything a hearing dog can, sure he might not hear anything I say, but who am I to tell him what he can and can't do? Human companions: Chris, Hollie and Dilana our daughter Other pets: BlackJack (2) Rocky (7) and 2 cats 3 chickens and paddocks full of sheep Email: chris.hollie@hotmail.com |
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Town: Mt Maunganui, New Zealand Update 8/8/07: Jazz lived, loved and enjoyed life the the fullest - unfortunately at age 9 & a half was tragically killed. She was the sweetest most beautiful dog ever and I miss her dearly. Her handicap never held her back - she had a passion for running and play, I have never regretted for a second the rescue of this wonderful dog.
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Town: Auckland, New Zealand Deaf dog: Smudge, a two year old female American Staffordshire Terrier. Her guardian writes "We were given Smudge by the breeder who was going to have her destroyed, but I convinced them to let me have a go and see what I could do with her. Two years and a whole lot of fun later we have a fantastic family pet who happily shares her living space with cats, chickens, geese, goats, horses, Rabbits, cows, and children. Her only vice is shadow chasing (so care with things that reflect light is important). The breeder came to visit just before her second birthday and said that until now he did not believe a dog could learn obey and function on hand signals alone." Human companions: Melanie Carlyon, her husband Cameron and daughter Jaimee Other pets: horses, goat, geese, chickens, cats, bunnies, mice Email: jcarlyon@clear.net.nz |
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Town: Lower Hutt, New Zealand Deaf dogs: Eddy is a 10 month old liver and white Dalmatian. "Eddy is our second deaf dog. She is very active. She has a few basic hand signals like sit, come, fetch, play, eat now, jump. We don't do stay very well. She has a very loving nature, which makes up for her food stealing habit...straight out of your hand if we're not careful!" Tessa, first deaf Dalmation, who passed away due to cancer at age 3. Human companions: Julie Bates, Husband and two Children. Other pets: Snow princess, 6 year old cat; Zac, 10 year old dog, foxy X...selective hearing. Email: julietoo@hotmail.com |
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