New Book Releasing Soon!
Toffee is ready for her next big adventure. This time, she is looking up at the sky and reaching for the stars to show everyone how courage and friendship can make a difference. I am giving you a sneak peek at a few pages from the book. There will be numerous book signings coming up in Huntsville and other cities across the Southeastern United States. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks and be on the lookout for the book in the coming weeks.
Toffee's Story
Toffee is a Double Merle who was born totally deaf and mostly blind.
Merle is a genetic characteristic that expresses itself through coat, eye, and paw color changes. Merle dog breeds aren’t different from standard dogs, they are more beautiful and, sadly, prone to health issues such as deafness and blindness.
The most defining characteristic of a Merle dog breed is a mottled coat of black, tan, or white colors. Odd or blue-colored eyes also define these breeds. Double merle occurs when both parent dogs carry the merle gene. This results in a dog having two copies of the gene, which increases the risk of serious health issues.
When two merle dogs are bred together, there is a 25% chance that each puppy will be a double merle, inheriting a merle gene from each parent. These puppies are often predominantly white with patches of color and are at a much higher risk of being born deaf, blind, or with other sensory impairments.
Toffee's Family
Toffee was part of a litter of eight puppies. The puppies were named after the various flavors of Bruster's Ice Cream. The only other puppy who was afflicted by the Double Merle gene was Vanilla, born completely deaf. All the puppies were adopted into "Forever Homes."
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Reach out to us with any inquiries or to schedule a book signing event. We look forward to hearing from you!