More: Whisper was born deaf. And we love her to pieces. She likes to give my husband flat tires first thing in the morning. It if funny to see. She watches and times it so when she steps on your heel and pops your slipper off. She knows some sign language. Since she's never heard a bark really she squeals loud, when we've been gone for too long. She's one of our spoiled aussies. She loves powdered sugar cookies, white chocolate, and treats.