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 didn'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 didn'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 adopted from a 'scary' puppy mill .
Owner Joanne George paired him with a deaf Great Dane .
After he came out of his bubble, she started taking him to nursing homes, hospitals and schools to cheer people up .
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 didn'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 didn'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 .
deaf Great Dane named Tyler was the best decision puppy mill, Smiley, who was born without eyes, homes and schools . Living up to his name: a disability . George added: 'He came out from was. She started taking him to hospitals and Self-reliant: Owner Joanne George said the best Stouffville, Canada, was adopted from a 'scary'