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.
Are blue eyes rare in dogs?
That said, the trait is still quite rare. In our DNA testing, we've found only about 5% of dogs to have the blue eye variant. Genetic variants may cause only one eye to be blue.
What is the rarest eye color in dogs?
Most dogs have brown eyes, but there are breeds with pale blue, speckled, golden, or hazel colored eyes. The rarest color of all is green. Dog eye color changes as they age. It often takes nine to 12 weeks for a puppy's eye color to settle.
Can any dog breed have blue eyes?
While 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's more dependent on their coloring.
What does blue eyes on a dog mean?
But for a dog that doesn't naturally have blue eyes, a blue eye could indicate a disease called 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.
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