{"id":10337,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:27","slug":"what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/","title":{"rendered":"What are dogs with blue eyes called?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_are_dogs_with_blue_eyes_called\" title=\"What are dogs with blue eyes called?\">What are dogs with blue eyes called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Do_any_dogs_have_blue_eyes\" title=\"Do any dogs have blue eyes?\">Do any dogs have blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Do_blue-eyed_dogs_have_problems\" title=\"Do blue-eyed dogs have problems?\">Do blue-eyed dogs have problems?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Are_dogs_with_blue_eyes_deaf\" title=\"Are dogs with blue eyes deaf?\">Are dogs with blue eyes deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_breeds_of_dogs_have_blue_eyes\" title=\"What breeds of dogs have blue eyes?\">What breeds of dogs have blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Is_it_rare_for_a_dog_to_have_blue_eyes\" title=\"Is it rare for a dog to have blue eyes?\">Is it rare for a dog to have blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#How_rare_are_blue_eyes_on_a_dog\" title=\"How rare are blue eyes on a dog?\">How rare are blue eyes on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_is_the_rarest_eye_color_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the rarest eye color for dogs?\">What is the rarest eye color for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_causes_blue_eyes_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes blue eyes in dogs?\">What causes blue eyes in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Are_dogs_with_blue_eyes_unhealthy\" title=\"Are dogs with blue eyes unhealthy?\">Are dogs with blue eyes unhealthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_does_it_mean_if_dogs_have_blue_eyes\" title=\"What does it mean if dogs have blue eyes?\">What does it mean if dogs have blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Are_blue_eyes_more_sensitive_to_dogs\" title=\"Are blue eyes more sensitive to dogs?\">Are blue eyes more sensitive to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#How_can_u_tell_if_your_dog_is_deaf\" title=\"How can u tell if your dog is deaf?\">How can u tell if your dog is deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_does_it_mean_if_a_dog_has_blue_eyes\" title=\"What does it mean if a dog has blue eyes?\">What does it mean if a dog has blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_breed_of_dog_is_often_deaf\" title=\"What breed of dog is often deaf?\">What breed of dog is often deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Do_blue-eyed_dogs_go_blind\" title=\"Do blue-eyed dogs go blind?\">Do blue-eyed dogs go blind?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Can_any_breed_of_dog_have_blue_eyes\" title=\"Can any breed of dog have blue eyes?\">Can any breed of dog have blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_does_a_blue_eye_in_a_dog_mean\" title=\"What does a blue eye in a dog mean?\">What does a blue eye in a dog mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Is_blue-eyed_dogs_rare\" title=\"Is blue-eyed dogs rare?\">Is blue-eyed dogs rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_are_the_dogs_called_that_have_blue_eyes\" title=\"What are the dogs called that have blue eyes?\">What are the dogs called that have blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#How_common_is_blue_eyes_in_dogs\" title=\"How common is blue eyes in dogs?\">How common is blue eyes in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_do_blue_eyes_in_dogs_mean\" title=\"What do blue eyes in dogs mean?\">What do blue eyes in dogs mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Are_dogs_with_blue_eyes_blind\" title=\"Are dogs with blue eyes blind?\">Are dogs with blue eyes blind?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#What_is_the_most_common_dog_eye_color\" title=\"What is the most common dog eye color?\">What is the most common dog eye color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-with-blue-eyes-called\/#Are_green_eyes_in_dogs_rare\" title=\"Are green eyes in dogs rare?\">Are green eyes in dogs rare?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_dogs_with_blue_eyes_called\"><\/span>What are dogs with blue eyes called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Siberian Husky<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_any_dogs_have_blue_eyes\"><\/span>Do any dogs have blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blue-eyed dogs are rare. This distinctive look in one or both eyes is caused by a lack of pigment around the eye area, albinism, or a number of other genetic factors. Check out our article about how dogs get blue eyes, and the Dog Genetics website has more information about the genes that affect eye color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_blue-eyed_dogs_have_problems\"><\/span>Do blue-eyed dogs have problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Common vision problems for the offspring include smaller eyes, off-center pupils, light sensitivity, general impaired vision, and a greater risk for developing cataracts. Albinism occurs when a dog can&#8217;t produce sufficient melanin and is completely devoid of color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_with_blue_eyes_deaf\"><\/span>Are dogs with blue eyes deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue eyes, resulting from an absence of pigment in the iris, is common with pigment-associated deafness but is not, in and of itself, an indication of deafness or the presence of a deafness gene; however, <b>in several breeds (Dalmatian, English Setter, English Cocker Spaniel, Bull Terrier), dogs (and cats) with blue eyes <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_of_dogs_have_blue_eyes\"><\/span>What breeds of dogs have blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Siberian Husky<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_rare_for_a_dog_to_have_blue_eyes\"><\/span>Is it rare for a dog to have blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blue-eyed dogs are rare. This distinctive look in one or both eyes is caused by a lack of pigment around the eye area, albinism, or a number of other genetic factors. Check out our article about how dogs get blue eyes, and the Dog Genetics website has more information about the genes that affect eye color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_rare_are_blue_eyes_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How rare are blue eyes on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Siberian Husky<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_eye_color_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the rarest eye color for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In our DNA testing, we&#8217;ve found only <b>about 5% of dogs to have the blue eye variant. Genetic variants may cause only one eye to be blue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_blue_eyes_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes blue eyes in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Rarest Eye Color in Dogs is Dogs with <b>green eyes are very rare. This unique eye color occurs through simply lucky genetics. Typically, a dog who has green eyes has the merle gene. This gene affects the way a dog&#8217;s coat and eyes look.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_with_blue_eyes_unhealthy\"><\/span>Are dogs with blue eyes unhealthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue eyes does not indicate that your dog will eventually go blind, deaf, or have any other genetic defects. Variation in pigmentation in the iris can occur for varying reasons, and <b>doesn&#8217;t necessarily point to health concerns<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_dogs_have_blue_eyes\"><\/span>What does it mean if dogs have blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some dog breeds, blue eyes can be <b>an indicator of possible vision defects. However, they do not necessarily mean a blue-eyed dog will eventually go blind. While Siberian Huskies and other breeds normally have blue eyes, in other breeds this eye color occurs when two merle-colored dogs produce offspring.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_blue_eyes_more_sensitive_to_dogs\"><\/span>Are blue eyes more sensitive to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scientifically, <b>yes lighter colored eyes are more sensitive to bright lights and the sun because a lighter color iris allows more light to pass into the retina of the eye. Lighter color eyes such as blue or light green are intact missing a pigment called melanin or have much less of it than a darker brown or hazel eye.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_u_tell_if_your_dog_is_deaf\"><\/span>How can u tell if your dog is deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What are the symptoms of deafness in dogs?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Show a change in obedience or attentiveness.<\/li>\n<li>Appear unresponsive to everyday sounds, such as the doorbell or vacuum.<\/li>\n<li>Appear unresponsive to his\/her name.<\/li>\n<li>Fail to respond to familiar verbal commands.<\/li>\n<li>Be difficult to rouse from sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Be less active.<\/li>\n<li>Bark excessively.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_a_dog_has_blue_eyes\"><\/span>What does it mean if a dog has blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But for a dog that doesn&#8217;t naturally have blue eyes, a blue eye could indicate a disease called <b>interstitial keratitis, a corneal inflammation in which a bluish-white film appears over the clear window of the eye. It is caused by the same virus that causes infectious hepatitis, according to WebMD.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_is_often_deaf\"><\/span>What breed of dog is often deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Congenital deafness has been found in over 80 different breeds, but it may be found in any breed. Those dogs with spots, dapples, or merle coats or those with white skin or fur are predisposed to congenital deafness. The most commonly affected breed is the <b>Dalmatian, of which there are almost 30% that are deaf.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_blue-eyed_dogs_go_blind\"><\/span>Do blue-eyed dogs go blind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some dog breeds, blue eyes can be an indicator of possible vision defects. However, <b>they do not necessarily mean a blue-eyed dog will eventually go blind. While Siberian Huskies and other breeds normally have blue eyes, in other breeds this eye color occurs when two merle-colored dogs produce offspring.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_any_breed_of_dog_have_blue_eyes\"><\/span>Can any breed of dog have blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>genetic abnormalities like Albinism can cause any dog to have blue eyes, these occurrences are rare. There are some breeds that naturally carry the blue-eyed gene, with perhaps the most common breed being the Siberian Husky. Other breeds have the ability to carry it, but it&#8217;s more dependent on their coloring.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_blue_eye_in_a_dog_mean\"><\/span>What does a blue eye in a dog mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of Heterochromia in Dogs <b>Heterochromia is caused by a lack of the pigment melanin in all or part of one eye. In dogs with heterochromia, the lack of melanin causes one of their eyes to appear blue or bluish-white. Heterochromia in dogs is often hereditary, meaning it is passed through their genetic makeup.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_blue-eyed_dogs_rare\"><\/span>Is blue-eyed dogs rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blue-eyed dogs are rare. This distinctive look in one or both eyes is caused by a lack of pigment around the eye area, albinism, or a number of other genetic factors. Check out our article about how dogs get blue eyes, and the Dog Genetics website has more information about the genes that affect eye color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_dogs_called_that_have_blue_eyes\"><\/span>What are the dogs called that have blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Siberian Husky<\/b> These stunning dogs commonly have iconic, icy-blue eyes that mirror the tundra of their native land.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_common_is_blue_eyes_in_dogs\"><\/span>How common is blue eyes in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Rarest Eye Color in Dogs is Dogs with <b>green eyes are very rare. This unique eye color occurs through simply lucky genetics. Typically, a dog who has green eyes has the merle gene. This gene affects the way a dog&#8217;s coat and eyes look.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_blue_eyes_in_dogs_mean\"><\/span>What do blue eyes in dogs mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In our DNA testing, we&#8217;ve found only <b>about 5% of dogs to have the blue eye variant. Genetic variants may cause only one eye to be blue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_with_blue_eyes_blind\"><\/span>Are dogs with blue eyes blind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Rarest Eye Color in Dogs is Dogs with <b>green eyes are very rare. This unique eye color occurs through simply lucky genetics. Typically, a dog who has green eyes has the merle gene. This gene affects the way a dog&#8217;s coat and eyes look.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_dog_eye_color\"><\/span>What is the most common dog eye color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>brown eyes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_green_eyes_in_dogs_rare\"><\/span>Are green eyes in dogs rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it rare for a dog to have green eyes? <b>It is! Although there are no official statistics about the number of dogs with green eyes, only two breeds tend to have them: the American pit bull terrier and the pomeranian husky. Green eyes are somewhat more common in puppies.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What are dogs with blue eyes called?Do any dogs have blue eyes?Do blue-eyed dogs have problems?Are dogs with blue eyes deaf?What breeds of dogs have blue eyes?Is it rare for a dog to have blue eyes?How rare are blue eyes on a dog?What is the rarest eye color for dogs?What causes blue&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10337"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10337"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10337\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10337"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10337"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}