Animals with blue eyes are a rare occurrence in nature due to being linked to recessive genetics, mutations, and specific ...

However, the authors of the study also believe the same duplication causes blue eyes in Australian shepherd dogs as well. A sled dog looks on as it is prepared to compete in The Siberian Husky ...

The duplication of the same gene might also explain why some Australian shepherd dogs have blue eyes, the authors believe. The study, published in the journal PLOS Genetics, was a collaboration ...

Researchers found the same genetic quirk in non-merle Australian shepherds, which also tend to have blue eyes. Most huskies with this chromosomal abnormality are born with less melanin (pigment ...

Their coloring comes in black, red, blue merle, and red merle. Australian shepherds commonly have eyes of two different colors. They can be any combination of brown, blue, hazel, amber ...

Scientists know that blue eyes are related to the coat color of some dogs, like merle (or splotchy-coated) Australian shepherds. But what about other dogs that sometimes have piercing baby blues ...

In some breeds, like Australian shepherds, blue eyes have been linked to patchy coat patterns known as “merle” and “piebald,” which are caused by certain genetic mutations. But it was not ...

San Antonio Pets Alive and Animal Care Services are working together on the case of Bonnie Blue Eyes, a 5-month-old Australian Shepherd who was neglected for much of her short time on earth.

While it’s been known that some genetic variants lead to blue eyes in species like Australian Shepherds and Dalmations — who sometimes have blue eyes or one blue and one brown eye — those ...

Some Australian Shepherds also have striking blue or heterochromatic eyes. Athletic Abilities: Both breeds are known for ...

Britney said the pup, a white and gold Australian Shepherd with bright blue eyes, makes her ‘heart melt’ and is the second love of her life – after fiance Sam Asghari, 27. The star took to ...