Sometime back I asked recommendations/suggestions about which kind of dog I might adopt. And you all had lots of suggestions which I appreciate very much. I finally applied to the English Springer Spaniel rescue group for an older dog. I have been contacted and asked whether I would consider adopting a 9 year old deaf dog. Now my question: has any one on this list had a deaf dog? And did you know the dog before it became deaf (my concern is how to build a relationship with a dog already deaf). How has it worked out for you? Would love some input.