Potential Genetic Problems?

I know quite a few people that are in here know about merle traits and such, I'm curious about POTENTIAL health problems of an all white blue eyed pit who IS deaf?

She's had no other health problems but she's only a year old. I'm curious what one might have to look forward to with a dog like her? Deafness aside, I realize the work entailed w/a deaf dog...I am more interested in other health problems that may arise.

I'm of course googling and all but I know there are people who know a hell of a lot about these things in here so what better forum to ask in?

Thanks all

There are alot of health problems that go along with pure white/red nose dogs (albino)...eyes, ears, internal problems, ect. Here is something I found for you as kinda a definition of albino:

( Albino )
A genetic disorder causing a lack of melanin, which reveals itself in a lack of coloring of the fur and eyes and can lead to long term health conditions including internal organ failure.

Dunlap wrote:

There are alot of health problems that go along with pure white/red nose dogs (albino)...eyes, ears, internal problems, ect. Here is something I found for you as kinda a definition of albino:

( Albino )
A genetic disorder causing a lack of melanin, which reveals itself in a lack of coloring of the fur and eyes and can lead to long term health conditions including internal organ failure.

I don't think she's albino if she's got blue eyes, is she? MindOverMatter was telling me in one of the groups on myspace about double merle and I'm wondering if this coloring (all white/blue eyes) isn't something along those lines? If she's albino, wouldn't she have pink or red eyes?

I spoke w/this girl that's got her, today, on the phone. She feels really guilty about giving her up...I am seriously thinking about her. I figure that IF she ends up having more health issues, that I'm reasonable enough to know when it's time to just put her down...But I'm also damn good w/dogs like her, no real training, special needs and whatnot. I'm still not deciding though, we're going to introduce them in the next couple of days (them being the pup and Mo)...
She doesn't have a name. The lady's had her all this time and never named her. She says because she can't hear her. haha...

(I'd obviously name her and teach her the sign for her name, of course)

This dog also hasn't had much work but I guess she is over all pretty good, just needs some training and such.

Ugh, anyway--Thank you Josh I've found a bit of info but I'm not sure what she truly is, given her traits. I must admit that I think she's quite the pretty little pup...Flawed or not. (I know...I'm a sucker...whatever. hehe)

Whiskybent wrote:

Dunlap wrote:

There are alot of health problems that go along with pure white/red nose dogs (albino)...eyes, ears, internal problems, ect. Here is something I found for you as kinda a definition of albino:

( Albino )
A genetic disorder causing a lack of melanin, which reveals itself in a lack of coloring of the fur and eyes and can lead to long term health conditions including internal organ failure.

I don't think she's albino if she's got blue eyes, is she? MindOverMatter was telling me in one of the groups on myspace about double merle and I'm wondering if this coloring (all white/blue eyes) isn't something along those lines? If she's albino, wouldn't she have pink or red eyes?

I spoke w/this girl that's got her, today, on the phone. She feels really guilty about giving her up...I am seriously thinking about her. I figure that IF she ends up having more health issues, that I'm reasonable enough to know when it's time to just put her down...But I'm also damn good w/dogs like her, no real training, special needs and whatnot. I'm still not deciding though, we're going to introduce them in the next couple of days (them being the pup and Mo)...
She doesn't have a name. The lady's had her all this time and never named her. She says because she can't hear her. haha...

(I'd obviously name her and teach her the sign for her name, of course)

This dog also hasn't had much work but I guess she is over all pretty good, just needs some training and such.

Ugh, anyway--Thank you Josh I've found a bit of info but I'm not sure what she truly is, given her traits. I must admit that I think she's quite the pretty little pup...Flawed or not. (I know...I'm a sucker...whatever. hehe)

Do you have any pictures of her other than the one of her lay'n on her buddy? I'd like to see a face shot of her. But even if she isnt considered "albino", she is still pure white, blue eyed, red nose, etc. And they are well known to be full of health problems...you'll also have to watch out for her being out in the sun too long....

Yeah I figure that when I slather on the sun block for my white ass, and the kids, I'll have to add one to the list if I take her on...lol.

I spoke w/the lady today and so far this pup's not had any issues, but I do worry of course and would like to be prepared for the worst while hoping for the best IF I even take her...
The only other picture I've seen of her is one of her laying on her back sleeping w/her little belly all hangin' out as a kind of young pup. When I introduce Mopar to her I'll take the camera and get some good pics of her, though (or try)

Whiskey,

Hi i was the one that was posting about the double merles..

with white dog skin issues may arise.. sometimes they are prone to alergies and things of that nature. YES as Joshua said SUNBURN.


I guess you can ask the orgional owner of the dog if it has had any alergy issues and things of that nature.

I have heard of MANY a white boxer be just fine and healty so it is possiable with the dog you are thinking of getting as well.
That would be a good refrence point for you to google as well... White Boxers... you might get more info on what you are trying to find out.

mindovermatter wrote:

Whiskey,

Hi i was the one that was posting about the double merles..

with white dog skin issues may arise.. sometimes they are prone to alergies and things of that nature. YES as Joshua said SUNBURN.


I guess you can ask the orgional owner of the dog if it has had any alergy issues and things of that nature.

I have heard of MANY a white boxer be just fine and healty so it is possiable with the dog you are thinking of getting as well.
That would be a good refrence point for you to google as well... White Boxers... you might get more info on what you are trying to find out.

Yeah I knew you were in here somewhere haha.
The lady honestly doesn't seem to know a whole lot about the dog--She's had her since she was a pup, but the dog doesn't even have a name (because she can't hear it, she said)
She has been primarily outside for a year, she comes in and does fine but over all they leave her out. I asked if she has any other issues that she's aware of and she said nothing she knows of--I'm meeting her sometime this week and I'll give her a once over at least...

Thanks I'll google white boxers and get some more thoughts that way.
I appreciate it!