Deaf Puppy’s ‘Love Language’ Leaves Internet in Tears
February 12, 2025
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A tiny deaf puppy from Georgia, named Blue, has melted hearts among internet users after her owner revealed her special way of showing love in a video that has quickly gone viral on TikTok.
The heart-warming clip, shared on Friday under the username @delmimcuellar, shows the mini dachshund puppy walking up to her owner in the kitchen, then sliding between her feet and rubbing her head on her, demanding cuddles.
“When your deaf puppy’s love language is physical touch,” reads layover text in the clip. The caption says: “Our favorite love language in this household.”
Deafness in dogs can be partial or complete, temporary or permanent. It can also be acquired or congenital. While some dogs can become deaf during the course of their life, or when they become old, others are born that way.
Dr. Liza Cahn explains in an article shared by veterinarian website The Vets that the symptoms of deafness in dogs include a lack of response to sounds, a lack of ear movement, increased barking or vocalization, and difficulty waking up.
Other signs include difficulty learning commands, unusual changes in behavior, and in the case of partially deaf dogs, selective hearing.
However, deafness should not be a deterrent when getting a new pup, because caring for them is not as challenging as you may think.
Veterinary Emergency Group shared a few tips on its website detailing how to care for a deaf pup, which include using hand signals to communicate with them, paying attention to their surroundings for them, and keeping a close eye on them.
The website also suggests making your pup a special “I am deaf” tag, so anyone who finds them is aware. Moreover it’s important to avoid startling a deaf dog, as they could instinctively become defensive or aggressive.
The video went viral on social media and it has so far received over 10 million views and 2.4 million likes.
A file photo of a small dog. A file photo of a small dog. getty images
One user, Sahar, commented: “BECAUSE HE THINKS YOU CANT HEAR HIM EITHER AND HE THINKS THIS IS HOW COMMUNICATION WORKS. MY SHAYLAAAAAA.”
Jovanna said: “Get him a collar with a little bell, so you can hear when he’s around.”
Maythe added: “Awwwww she looked up at you like ‘do you see me.'”
Newsweek reached out to @delmimcuellar for comment via email. We couldn’t verify the details of the case.
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