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Can a Bernese Mountain Dog Have Blue Eyes?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Have you ever wondered whether a Bernese mountain dog can have blue eyes? You’ve probably been wondering how rare it is to find a Berner with blue eyes, whether it’s normal for them to be red, and what causes them to have them. The good news is that there are several ways to determine whether your Berner has blue eyes. Here are some of the most common reasons that your Berner may have blue eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Bernese mountain dogs have blue eye pigmentation? The answer is yes. Dogs’ eye color depends on the amount of melanin and the density of stroma. If a dog has blue eyes, two gene variants must be present to produce them. These genes are found in the iris. Whether a dog has blue or green eyes is highly variable. Blue eyes in Bernese mountain dogs are more common than those in other breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iris of a blue-eyed Bernese mountain dog is not congenital. However, a dog with a blue iris may not have the Merle gene, and is therefore disqualified from AKC competition. Similarly, the Dalmatian has a blue iris, but the dog doesn’t necessarily carry the Merle gene. While blue eyes are not necessarily bad for a dog<\/a>, it may cause blindness in some dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While blue eyes in dogs are normal, it may indicate a health issue. Blue eyes in a dog are linked to vision problems in certain breeds, but are not harmful for most dogs<\/a>. In some cases, blue eyes in a dog can be indicative of eye disease. It can be caused by a genetic mutation, a hereditary disease or a disease, but it’s unlikely that it’s the cause of blindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you get a Blue Merle Bernedoodle? Some breeders prefer having first-generation (F1) merle Bernedoodles. In other words, they’ll crossbreed a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog<\/strong> with a purebred Poodle. One of the parents will have to have the merle gene. What is the most desirable Bernedoodle? Tricolor Bernedoodle Color Any three color combination is possible but depends on heredity. Bernedoodles that have this unique coat are adorable and have a one of a kind look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some dog breeds<\/a>, blue eyes can be 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue eyes are potentially a recessive trait<\/strong> in BMDs. They are an instant DQ for a show dog, but perfectly fine for a pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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