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Dachshund (long coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Young : : Small
Seven mos. old Lilly is a very rare doxy with a genetic mutation that results in total blindness due to underdeveloped eyes at birth. When we rescued her she was kept in an outside yard with no fence. She is otherwise healthy and fully vetted. She is what is known in the breeder industry as a "Double Dapple" and you can read specifically on her rare breed at: http://www.dachshund.org/article_double_dapple.html#why In a nutshell, they say at this site: " For reasons unknown, the combination of two dapple genes hitting the same area of the dog can be lethal. I have seen double dapple puppies born with no eyes, and/or no ears. Blindness and/or deafness is also caused by the double dapple gene. On the other hand, a double dapple can be born with no deformities at all. There are no facts or figures available (that I have found) that tells us how many dogs like this dog have been whelped. The double dapple pattern is an acceptable pattern that is recognized by AKC. In my opinion, if AKC continues to allow this pattern (which can only be achieved by breeding two dapples together, so it is totally preventable) to be recognized, then serious studies should be done to look at the damage being done to the dogs. I, for one, feel that even one dog like this is not worth the risk of a million healthy dogs. " Nonetheless, this sweet, affectionate, happy gorgeous girl deserves a loving indoor home where she can feel secure and safe. She is young and smart enough to adapt independently. Please give her a chance. It is not her fault that she is a victim of bad breeding and she can still live a wonderful life in the right household and she has much joy and love to give. Everyone she comes in contact with falls in love with her sweet natured disposition and good looks! Other Pictures of Lilly (click to see larger version):
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