Do deaf Danes live as long as “normal” Danes?
Yes. There is no reason why a healthy deaf Dane will not live as long as a healthy hearing Dane. And generally our experience is deaf Danes are generally as healthy as hearing Danes. No one has really tracked their longevity or health problems statistically, and I supposed there could be a slightly higher risk of illness or injury, but we have never noticed any such thing, nor have any of the deaf Dane owners we’ve spoken to. I am certain that where you live and what you feed your Dane has a much greater affect on their health and longevity than their being deaf does.
