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If my female Rottweiler is deaf, can her puppies also be deaf?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | 20 lbs

I have a Rottweiler female and she is deaf she can't hear our voice are the puppies also deaf of my Rottweiler

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 31st, 2017

It could be possible that Liza's puppies are deaf as it can be congenital, but keep in mind that puppies are born deaf and won't developing some hearing until at least 2-3 weeks of age. You will not know if they are deaf until they are older.

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