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  Deafness american cocker spaniels (and especially English cocker spaniels) have been reported with cases of congenital deafness.  Most instances of congenital deafness are caused 3-4 weeks after birth due to the degeneration of blood supply to the inner ear or cochlea.  This type of deafness is associated with white pigmentation (i.e. white hair, blue eyes) and is permanent.  Congenital deafness may affect one or both ears.  A puppy that fails to wake up d... Read More