Golden Retrievers are known to be one of the most-loving dog breeds . And for one named Smiley , being born without eyes was not going to stop him from being just that . The gorgeous pup from Stouffville , Canada , was adopted from a 'scary ' puppy mill by local dog lover Joanne George , who believes pairing Smiley up with a deaf Great Dane named Tyler was the best decision she has made . 'Tyler was so bouncy and crazy and happy go lucky and [ Smiley ] turned into the same dog , ' George told ABC News . Scroll down for video . Happiest : Having been rescued from a 'scary ' puppy mill , Smiley , who was born without eyes , has flourished into an energetic and adorable dog , who regularly visits hospitals , nursing homes and schools . Living up to his name : Smiley 's owner said she quickly realized the beautiful effect he had on people . Kind-hearted : Golden Retriever 's are generally known as one of the most-loving breeds of dog . Loving : Many people who have had contact with Smiley say they either did n't realize or soon forgot that he had a disability . George added : 'He came out from underneath the tables where he was always hiding . ' One Smiley began interacting with people more and more , George realized how good at it he was . She started taking him to hospitals and schools to visit people who needed some cheering up . There was one patient in a nursing home named Teddy that had no communication and could not speak at all . Staff said they had never seen him smile . That was , of course , until Smiley came along . ' ( Teddy ) smiled when Smiley got into his vision , ' George recalled . Blind : Smiley is prone to run into things , but walks around very carefully . Careful : Smiley takes high steps when he walks to feel out the ground around him . Self-reliant : Owner Joanne George said the best thing she did was let Smiley work things out alone . Precious : The gorgeous pup from Stouffville , Canada , was adopted from a 'scary ' puppy mill by local dog lover Joanne George . Many people who have had contact with Smiley say they either did n't realize or soon forgot that he had a disability . His is prone to run into things , but walks around very carefully . He takes high steps when he walks , so as to feel around the ground and see whats around . George said she has taught him to follow her voice . She also said it was important for him to work things out by himself , and she 's glad she let him discover that . 'Somebody through St. John ’ s Ambulance is wanting to adopt a dog that ’ s blind , ' George told ABC . ' I told her of all those things , don ’ t be his eyes , don ’ t run his life , don ’ t ’ keep him in a bubble . ' Adventurous : Not having eyes does not hold Smiley back from doing what he wants .
Smiley the Golden Retriever was born without eyes in Stouffville , Canada . He was rescued from a ' scary ' puppy mill . Owner Joanne George diagnosed him with a deaf Great Dane . After he was out of his teens , she began taking him to nursing homes , hospitals and schools to cheer him up .