{"id":8777,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:20","slug":"what-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/","title":{"rendered":"What color eyes do pitbulls have?"},"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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_color_eyes_do_pitbulls_have\" title=\"What color eyes do pitbulls have?\">What color eyes do pitbulls have?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_is_the_rarest_pitbull_color\" title=\"What is the rarest pitbull color?\">What is the rarest pitbull color?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_pitbull_is_full_breed\" title=\"How can you tell if a pitbull is full breed?\">How can you tell if a pitbull is full breed?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#How_do_Pitbulls_get_blue_eyes\" title=\"How do Pitbulls get blue eyes?\">How do Pitbulls get blue eyes?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_color_eyes_do_blue_pitbulls_have\" title=\"What color eyes do blue pitbulls have?\">What color eyes do blue pitbulls have?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#Do_all_pitbulls_have_blue_eyes\" title=\"Do all pitbulls have blue eyes?\">Do all pitbulls 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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#Whats_the_rarest_pitbull_color\" title=\"What&#8217;s the rarest pitbull color?\">What&#8217;s the rarest pitbull color?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_is_the_rarest_type_of_pitbull\" title=\"What is the rarest type of pitbull?\">What is the rarest type of pitbull?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#How_much_is_a_tri_color_pitbull_worth\" title=\"How much is a tri color pitbull worth?\">How much is a tri color pitbull worth?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#Are_white_pit_bulls_rare\" title=\"Are white pit bulls rare?\">Are white pit bulls rare?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_is_a_full_breed_pitbull\" title=\"What is a full breed pitbull?\">What is a full breed pitbull?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_breed_can_I_say_my_pitbull_is\" title=\"What breed can I say my pitbull is?\">What breed can I say my pitbull is?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_breed_is_a_pitbull_with_blue_eyes\" title=\"What breed is a pitbull with blue eyes?\">What breed is a pitbull with 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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#Why_are_blue_eyes_a_fault_in_pit_bulls\" title=\"Why are blue eyes a fault in pit bulls?\">Why are blue eyes a fault in pit bulls?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#Do_pitbulls_have_blue_eyes\" title=\"Do pitbulls have blue eyes?\">Do pitbulls have blue eyes?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#How_do_dogs_get_blue_eyes\" title=\"How do dogs get blue eyes?\">How do dogs get 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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_colors_are_pit_bulls_eyes\" title=\"What colors are pit bulls eyes?\">What colors are pit bulls eyes?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_color_eyes_do_blue_fawn_pitbulls_have\" title=\"What color eyes do blue fawn pitbulls have?\">What color eyes do blue fawn pitbulls have?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#How_do_you_tell_if_its_a_purebred_pitbull\" title=\"How do you tell if it&#8217;s a purebred pitbull?\">How do you tell if it&#8217;s a purebred pitbull?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_color_eyes_do_most_pitbulls_have\" title=\"What color eyes do most pitbulls have?\">What color eyes do most pitbulls have?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#Are_green_eyes_in_dogs_rare\" title=\"Are green eyes in dogs rare?\">Are green eyes in dogs rare?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#Are_golden_eyes_rare_in_dogs\" title=\"Are golden eyes rare in dogs?\">Are golden eyes rare in dogs?<\/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-color-eyes-do-pitbulls-have\/#What_is_the_rarest_wolf_eye_color\" title=\"What is the rarest wolf eye color?\">What is the rarest wolf eye color?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eyes_do_pitbulls_have\"><\/span>What color eyes do pitbulls have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, pitbull-type dogs can have <b>blue eyes as puppies.<\/b> In fact, most breeds are born with bright blue eyes that slowly darken as they age. For most breeds, the blue eyes disappear once they&#8217;re not puppies anymore. Why do the blue eyes vanish?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_pitbull_color\"><\/span>What is the rarest pitbull color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pitbulls come in many different types, colors and patterns. For years the typical Pitbull has been seen in black, white, blue, red, fawn, brown and brindle. However, the most special and rarest of them all is the <b>tri-color. Tri-color Pitbulls have a coat that is made of three colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_pitbull_is_full_breed\"><\/span>How can you tell if a pitbull is full breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Look for a muscular, athletic, well-defined body appearance.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Terms like thick, strong, and well-built should come to mind when you see a pitbull-type dog.<\/li>\n<li>Pitbull-type dogs aren&#8217;t linked by a particular breed, but rather a shared ancestry from dogs that were bred for fighting.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Pitbulls_get_blue_eyes\"><\/span>How do Pitbulls get blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a pitbull carries the merle gene, they are much more likely to develop blue eyes than a dog that does not. The Merle gene causes a random pigment dilution or lightening of the nose, eyes, and fur, allowing any of these areas to be affected.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eyes_do_blue_pitbulls_have\"><\/span>What color eyes do blue pitbulls have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most occurrences pitbull&#8217;s are born with blue eyes that darken to <b>brown or hazel as they mature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_pitbulls_have_blue_eyes\"><\/span>Do all pitbulls have blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, <b>all puppies, including Pit Bull, are born with blue eyes because melanin production in the eyes does not start until the puppies are a few weeks old, so their eyes appear blue up until this point.<\/b><\/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>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=\"Whats_the_rarest_pitbull_color\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the rarest pitbull color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pitbulls come in many different types, colors and patterns. For years the typical Pitbull has been seen in black, white, blue, red, fawn, brown and brindle. However, the most special and rarest of them all is the <b>tri-color. Tri-color Pitbulls have a coat that is made of three colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_type_of_pitbull\"><\/span>What is the rarest type of pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Blue Nose Pitbull is a rare breed of Pitbull and is a result of a recessive gene which means they are bred from a smaller gene pool.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_tri_color_pitbull_worth\"><\/span>How much is a tri color pitbull worth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because this coloration is a bit rare, it can be a bit expensive. It largely depends on the breeder you purchase from, though. Some may charge as much as $35,000 for a puppy. <b>Most puppies are around $5,000<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_white_pit_bulls_rare\"><\/span>Are white pit bulls rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The white Pitbull <b>is a rarer color than other Pitbulls, so you can expect to pay a little more for him. The average price of a white Pitbull, from a reputable breeder, is between $1,000 and $3,000. Always look for a breeder who can show you the puppies and their parents in person.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_full_breed_pitbull\"><\/span>What is a full breed pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the <b>American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is the only formal breed with the term pit bull in its name, there are four breeds that are commonly included in the modern pitbull-type category &#8211; the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the American Bully.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_can_I_say_my_pitbull_is\"><\/span>What breed can I say my pitbull is?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also, the term pit bull is often used to refer to many breeds of terriers: <b>American pit bull, the bull, the American Staffordshire, and the Staffordshire bull terriers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_a_pitbull_with_blue_eyes\"><\/span>What breed is a pitbull with blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, blue-eyed mature pit bulls do exist, often accompanying blue-, gray-, or brindle-coated pits. The name pit bull is a general term for breeds that include the <b>American Staffordshire terrier and the American pit bull terrier. These bully breeds can make a very loving addition to an active family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_blue_eyes_a_fault_in_pit_bulls\"><\/span>Why are blue eyes a fault in pit bulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Therefore, blue eyes are considered undesirable in pit bull type breeds because they usually <b>indicate mixed-breeding, genetics associated with health problems, or both.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pitbulls_have_blue_eyes\"><\/span>Do pitbulls have blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are all pit bulls born with blue eyes? <b>Yes, all puppies, including Pit Bull, are born with blue eyes because melanin production in the eyes does not start until the puppies are a few weeks old, so their eyes appear blue up until this point.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_get_blue_eyes\"><\/span>How do dogs get blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue eyes are found in a number of dog breeds, including Old English sheepdogs, border collies, and Welsh and Pembroke corgis, Irizarrypoints out. But for these breeds the blue-eyed trait is <b>inherited as a recessive trait, meaning that two mutated copies of the gene are required for the blue eyes to occur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_colors_are_pit_bulls_eyes\"><\/span>What colors are pit bulls eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are all pit bulls born with blue eyes? <b>Yes, all puppies, including Pit Bull, are born with blue eyes because melanin production in the eyes does not start until the puppies are a few weeks old, so their eyes appear blue up until this point.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eyes_do_blue_fawn_pitbulls_have\"><\/span>What color eyes do blue fawn pitbulls have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What color eyes do pit bulls have? Yes, All Pit Bulls have <b>blue eyes at birth, but they are not alone. In fact, all puppies have blue eyes when they are born. Some have pure blue eyes, while others have eyes that display flecks of grey, green, or brown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_its_a_purebred_pitbull\"><\/span>How do you tell if it&#8217;s a purebred pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How can you tell if a pitbull is purebred?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Look at the size and ratios of the dog. Pitt bulls are two and one-half feet tall at the shoulder or shorter. <\/li>\n<li>Look at the dog&#8217;s coat. The color is irrelevant. <\/li>\n<li>Examine the dog&#8217;s head and neck.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eyes_do_most_pitbulls_have\"><\/span>What color eyes do most pitbulls have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, All Pit Bulls have <b>blue eyes at birth, but they are not alone. In fact, all puppies have blue eyes when they are born. Some have pure blue eyes, while others have eyes that display flecks of grey, green, or brown.<\/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>Similar to humans, <b>the presence of green eyes in the canine world is a rare but striking sight. From Bulldogs to Beagles, almost all dog breeds sport eyes of varying shades of brown. This is down to the Merle gene which produces eumelanina brown pigmentin the iris.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_golden_eyes_rare_in_dogs\"><\/span>Are golden eyes rare in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to doggenetics.co, all dogs with liver (brown), isabella (lilac), and blue fur have amber eyes. <b>It is an incredibly common eye color for dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_wolf_eye_color\"><\/span>What is the rarest wolf eye color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rarest eye color for wolves is <b>green. This color is rarely seen in wolves, though most wolves go through a phase where their eyes are green. Wolves&#8217; eyes don&#8217;t stay green for long though, which is why it&#8217;s a very rare eye color for this animal. It usually turns green as it passes from blue to yellow.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What color eyes do pitbulls have?What is the rarest pitbull color?How can you tell if a pitbull is full breed?How do Pitbulls get blue eyes?What color eyes do blue pitbulls have?Do all pitbulls have blue eyes?What is the rarest eye color for dogs?What&#8217;s the rarest pitbull color?What is the rarest type of&#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\/8777"}],"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=8777"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8777\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}