Re: [pyrnet] Black Pyrenees, White Newf...

["Chrissy McConnell" <chrissy_mcconnell@hotmail.com>]

None of our white cats have skin pigment, just the gray on their heads that 
either fades completely or to just a few hairs.  Guess the gray keeps them 
from going deaf.  :)

Chrissy


>My understanding of deafness in white cats is that it occurs when the cat 
>is
>ALL white, including their being no dark pigment of the skin. Not even on
>the foot pads. Unless of course, there is another reason for deafness due 
>to
>trauma or illness. However, I too never really studied this, and my info
>could most certainly be flawed.
>
>Barb Bowes
>Bo & Chelsea (Pyrs)
>& Flopsy (Pyrenean Shepherd)
>"The more people I meet, the more I like my dog!"
>bamb@monmouth.com

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