Is there a blue dog?

Blue dogs come in all sizes. Some breeds are known for their blue coat, while others carry the blue coat gene outside the breed standard. Many blue dog breeds are sought after and highly prized for their good looks and unique blue coat markings, including blue tick, blue merle, blue harlequin, blue brindle.
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What type of dog was blue?

Blue was a white English Bull Terrier owned by hockey commentator Don Cherry. Blue was reportedly a gift from the members of the Boston Bruins when Cherry was their head coach from 1974 to 1979. The original Blue, who died in 1989, was a female.
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Why are blue dogs called blue?

Coonhounds come in two "colors", red and blue, so when you hear a name like "Blue" it's most likely referring to the color of the hound. (It might be worth mentioning that there are other breeds of dogs that are "blue", and that they also commonly get named Blue as well.
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Why are grey dogs called blue?

Grey colored Greyhounds are actually rare, and are not referred to as gray, but as “blue.” Blue is a dilute of the color black, and in order for a Greyhound to have a blue coat or any variation of blue, the recessive gene must be passed down by both parents.
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Are blue dogs unhealthy?

"Blue dogs" are dogs who have a dilution of normal coat colors as well as various other body parts. Dogs with this abnormality are prone to coat problems such as color dilution alopecia, a condition that is genetically linked to the abnormal color and that can result in skin problems.
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What is a blue Labrador?

1. A blue Labrador is more commonly known as a silver Labrador. This coloring is quite controversial, as it does not comply with the Labrador's breed standard. It is caused by dilute genes that reduce the pigmentation in a chocolate Lab, giving their fur a silvery-blue appearance.
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What is a blue Chihuahua?

A Blue Chihuahua can have Chihuahua parents that are tri-colored, fawn, or black and tan. If both mother Chihuahua and father Chihuahua carry the recessive blue gene, then there is a possibility that one or more of the puppies in the litter will be a Blue Chihuahua.
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What is a blue poodle?

Blue Poodles are not purebred Poodles. They're simply black Poodles with a faded black coat. This fading is also known as graying out, and it's quite common in dogs with black coats. Dogs with light-colored coats like white or cream don't go through this process.
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Are black dogs blue?

Blue is actually a distinct color caused by the normal black pigment called eumelanin being muted by a distinct mutation or mutations near the melanophilin gene (MLPH). http://caninebreeds.bulldoginformation.com/blue-dogs.html. This results in a gray color that's distinct from other grays found in dogs.
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Is Bluey real?

Bluey (7 June 1910 – 14 November 1939) was a female Australian cattle dog owned by Les and Esma Hall of Rochester, Victoria, Australia. According to Guinness World Records, Bluey lived 29 years, 5 months, and is the oldest dog ever verified.
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What is a blue German shepherd?

The Blue German Shepherd is a loyal and loving dog that will make an excellent member of the family. With a unique gene that gives them a gorgeous blue coat, these pups have the exact same fantastic temperament as their GSD brothers and sisters and make an excellent working dog as well as a guard dog.
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What is a blue Dane?

Blue Great Dane Puppies – Before You Buy…

Despite suggestions to the contrary, blue Great Danes are the same dog as any other colored Great Danes. Their rare blue coat is simply being the result of breeding two dogs that carry a recessive blue gene in their DNA.
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What is a blue puppy?

Genetically speaking, the blue is a diluted version of a particular breed's black coat. It's a recessive gene that's passed on from both parents. Both parents don't need to be blue, but they must both pass on the blue gene to their puppies.
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Can a black puppy turn blue?

Not all black puppies will change color, but some of them will! If you know your dog's breed, that's the best place to start when considering if your puppy's genetics will lead to them changing color in the future. In most cases, puppies that are born black and change color in the future will be a gray or “blue” color.
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What does blue mean on dogs?

It could also mean that it's looking for a new home. Green – The dog has a friendly nature, and it's okay to get close alone or with any animal. Blue – The dog is a service animal. It's training or working, so don't disturb it. White – The dog has difficulty hearing or seeing, or is completely blind/deaf.
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What is the rarest poodle color?

While some argue that blue is the rarest coat color in almost any breed, including the Poodle, others claim the red Poodle is less common while some say apricot Poodles are “the rarest in the world.”
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Are phantom poodles rare?

Since phantom Poodles are adorable and rare, they are also very expensive. In fact, they are one of the most pricy types of Poodles. Typically, a standard phantom Poodle will cost you between $1,000 and $2,000.
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Do puppies have blue skin?

Respiratory System Peripheral Cyanosis

Although a young pup can have blue skin in a certain area of the body if he or she has a congenital or inherited heart disease, considered right to left shunting in the heart.
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How much is a rare blue Chihuahua worth?

The blue Chihuahua is a color of the Chihuahua dog, and he is a rare and sought-after color at that. In fact, according to some online sellers, a genuine blue Chihuahua puppy can be sold for upward of $10,000.
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What is the rarest color for a Chihuahua?

White is, arguably, the rarest color of Chihuahua around. An albino Chihuahua isn't the same thing as a white one, but both are the result of a lack of pigmentation. The white Chihuahua lack melanocytes, which give the coat its pigmentation, but retain the eumelanin needed to give them black eyes, noses, and paws.
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How much money is a blue Chihuahua?

How much does a blue merle Chihuahua cost? Chihuahuas are a less expensive breed; normally costing $300 to $800. Rare Chihuahua breeds such as Merle and Blue Chihuahuas have each been sold for up to $10,000.
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What is the rarest dog breed?

5 of the World's Rarest Dog Breeds
  1. Norwegian Lundehund. Dating back to the Ice Age, the Norwegian Lundehund is recognised as one of the rarest dog breeds on the planet due to its unique characteristics, which aren't shared by any other breed. ...
  2. Lagotto Romagnolo. ...
  3. Azawakh. ...
  4. Otterhound. ...
  5. Mudi.
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Do silver Labs exist?

Yes! Silver Labrador Retrievers are still a purebred dog, they come from two purebred Labrador Retriever parents. The American Kennel Club recently made the decision to allow Silver Lab owners to register their puppies as purebred.
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What are blue Weimaraners?

Blue Weimaraner is exactly the same as gray one in terms of behavior and temperament. The only factor that makes it stand out is its coat that appears as a diluted black instead of brown. Many describe the color as “charcoal gray” and this color spectrum ranges from faded blue to dark blue.
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Can dogs see blue?

Dogs possess only two types of cones and can only discern blue and yellow - this limited color perception is called dichromatic vision.
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