{"id":517,"date":"2019-10-24T05:28:15","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T05:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/?p=517"},"modified":"2022-02-09T22:08:05","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T03:08:05","slug":"can-poodles-have-blue-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/can-poodles-have-blue-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Poodles Have Blue Eyes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Dog-Poodle-Portrait-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Dog-Poodle-Portrait-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Dog-Poodle-Portrait-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Dog-Poodle-Portrait-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Dog-Poodle-Portrait-1.jpg 616w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\nDue to the tremendous popularity of the\nbreed in the U.S. over the past 50 years, poodles have been central\nto the recent trend in designer dog breeds. Whether you\u2019re shopping\nor adopting, a lifetime fan of the breed or considering poodles for\nthe first time\u2014there\nare some things you need to know before making a decision on a new\nbest friend. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can poodles have blue eyes?<strong> Yes, Poodles can have blue eyes. However, Both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the United Kennel Club (UKC) recognize dark <a href=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/do-all-poodles-have-brown-eyes-can-the-color-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brown as the standard eye color for poodles<\/a>. Blue eyes in adult poodles can be the result of genetics or a sign of an eye-health issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue\neyes can be a beautiful and distinctive part of your dog\u2019s\nappearance. But in the poodle breed, blue eyes should definitely make\nyou ask questions. Knowing all you can about how a poodle came to\nhave this uncommon characteristic can alert you to the potential for\nserious issues that any pet owner would want to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-need-to-know-about-poodles-with-blue-eyes\">What You Need to Know About Poodles with Blue\nEyes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of things to love about the poodle breed. They\u2019re hypoallergenic. <a href=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/why-poodles-drool-what-every-owner-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">They don\u2019t drool<\/a>. With standard, miniature, and toy sizes in the breed, there\u2019s a poodle to fit every individual preference.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These\ndesirable features of the breed have made poodles a central breed in\nthe recent move to develop designer dog breeds. They\u2019ve also kept\npoodles near the top of the list of the most popular dog breeds in\nthe country for generations. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One downside of their <a href=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/the-top-reasons-why-poodles-are-so-popular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">popularity is that poodles<\/a> are a favorite of amateur or backyard breeders and less-than-reputable breeding operations. Another downside \u2013 due mainly to the increase in designer breeds \u2013 is that <strong>there is more confusion around what characteristics to look for in the poodle breed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou\u2019re looking for a dog to breed or show, breed characteristics\nare central to your decision-making process. But even if you just\nwant a lovable family pet, <strong>blue\neyes in a poodle can be a sign of certain issues that you should be\naware of before you take a dog home from a shelter or breeder. <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What can cause blue eyes in an adult poodle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The\n\tMerle Gene\n\t<\/li><li>Heterochromia\n\t<\/li><li>Eye\n\tDiseases\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-does-the-blue-come-from-and-what-does-it-mean\">Where Does the Blue Come from, and What Does it Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Poodlespuppies-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Poodlespuppies-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Poodlespuppies-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Poodlespuppies-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Poodlespuppies-1.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nAs we noted above, it\u2019s not uncommon for a poodle puppy to have blue eyes. Puppies of every breed can be born with blue, green, or yellow eyes. Normally the pigmentation darkens as the dog ages.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nIf you\u2019re looking at a poodle puppy, you should take note of the litter\u2019s parents and learn as much as you can about both sides of the bloodline for at least four generations. <strong>This can help you figure out whether your puppy\u2019s blue eyes are normal or a sign of something worth considering more carefully.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-merle-gene\">The \u2018Merle\u2019 Gene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nThe merle gene is responsible for the swirly or splotchy coat patterns that are common characteristics in some breeds. It produces beautiful markings in any dog, but it is not a natural pattern in the poodle bloodline. In order to get a poodle with the physical features associated with the merle gene, it has to be introduced from outside the breed.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> While this is a deal-breaker for anyone who wants a registered pureblood poodle for a pet, it might be a non-issue or even an attractive feature for those who just want a beautiful family pet. But before you buy a blue-eyed or merle-coated poodle, consider some of the potential downsides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Deafness and blindness are more common in puppies with the merle gene. Still, a puppy from a litter with one merle parent is probably a safe enough choice for a family pet. What you have to be most concerned with is making sure that your puppy isn\u2019t from a \u2018double- merle\u2019 litter and that if your puppy is a merle, it is never allowed to breed with another merle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nDouble merle litters have an alarmingly high instance of deafness and blindness\u2014some puppies are born without eyes or ears or with other physical deformities. <strong>No responsible owner or breeder would allow this to happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/merle-poodles-a-helpful-explanation-with-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\">article<\/a> I wrote on merle poodles. In it, you can learn about their very unique color patterns, health concerns, and cost involved to purchase these wonderfully distinctive dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heterochromia-in-poodles\">Heterochromia in Poodles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> The literal translation is multiple colors.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This condition can occur in people, horses, cats, and dogs. In dogs, it can be due to the merle gene or other breed-specific genes. While this or other recessive genetic properties can lead to blue eyes in a poodle, it is uncommon. When this is the cause of blue eyes in a poodle, there is typically no cause for additional concerns about the dog\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eye-diseases-in-poodles\">Eye Diseases in Poodles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> We\u2019ve talked about puppies with blue eyes that will eventually darken with age. We\u2019ve also discussed adult dogs that have always had blue eyes. What if your adult poodle with dark eyes experiences a sudden pigment change in one or both eyes? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If this happens, you should definitely be concerned.<\/strong> It is typically a symptom of eye disease. The two most common are cataracts and glaucoma. Either way, you\u2019ll want to get your dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible, as they can both lead to irreversible blindness.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breed-standards-for-poodles\">Breed Standards for Poodles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AKC\u2019s breed standards allow for a wide variety of sizes and even more when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/poodle-coats-colors-hair-types-and-care-with-pictures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coat colors in the poodle<\/a> breed. For coat colors, you can expect to see poodles that are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Black\n\t<\/li><li>Blue\n\t<\/li><li>Silver\n\t<\/li><li>Gray\n\t<\/li><li>Cream\n\t<\/li><li>White\n\t<\/li><li>Apricot\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But with all coat colors, you should look for \u201ceven and solid color at the skin\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/images.akc.org\/pdf\/breeds\/standards\/Poodle.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">source<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all coat colors except apricot, dark eyes are the breed standard. <strong>For apricot poodles, \u201camber eyes are permitted but are not desirable\u201d<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/images.akc.org\/pdf\/breeds\/standards\/Poodle.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">source<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AKC goes on to say that \u201cParti-colored dogs shall be disqualified. The coat of a parti-colored dog is not an even solid color at the skin but is of two or more colors\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/images.akc.org\/pdf\/breeds\/standards\/Poodle.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">source<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the tremendous popularity of the breed in the U.S. over the past 50 years, poodles have been central to the recent trend in designer dog breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Whether you\u2019re shopping or adopting, a lifetime fan of the breed or considering poodles for the first time\u2014there are some things you need to know before making a decision on a new best friend. <br> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-a-doodle-make-a-difference\">Does A \u2018Doodle Make A Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"777\" src=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Labradoodle-dog-outdoors-in-nature-1024x777.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Labradoodle-dog-outdoors-in-nature-1024x777.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Labradoodle-dog-outdoors-in-nature-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Labradoodle-dog-outdoors-in-nature-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/poodlereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Canva-Labradoodle-dog-outdoors-in-nature.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be wondering whether the information we\u2019ve discussed blue eyes in poodles applies to designer breeds. As we said above, it\u2019s a movement that is growing in popularity, and the poodle breed continues to figure prominently in that movement. There are some breeds where blue eyes are common or even the expected pigmentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Of\nthe 10 most popular designer dog breeds, 6 involve poodles.<\/strong>\nThese are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cockapoo\n\t<\/li><li>Maltipoo\n\t<\/li><li>Labradoodle\n\t<\/li><li>Goldendoodle\n\t<\/li><li>Schnoodle\n\t<\/li><li>Yorkipoo\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>None\nof these common genetic hybrids should produce a dog with blue eyes.\nSo even when you\u2019re looking for a designer breed rather than a\npureblood poodle, you should be aware of what blue eyes in the dog or\nin its lineage could mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-conclusion\">In Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nIt\u2019s obvious from what we\u2019ve said above\nthat a poodle can, in fact, have blue eyes. Whether the AKC or UKC\nwill recognize it as a poodle is another matter. Whether those blue\neyes should be considered reason enough to continue your search for a\ndog to bring home with you is another matter still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While blue eyes in a poodle should always make you think twice, in most cases, that alone shouldn\u2019t be the sole reason that you pass on a dog.<\/strong> The most important thing to be aware of is the severe consequences of double-merle breeding. You should never condone breeders who practice it. If you own a merle poodle you should ensure it doesn\u2019t occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"must-have-products-for-poodles-and-doodles\">Must Have Products For Poodles And Doodles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for reading this article. I hope you found it helpful. Here are some products that I personally believe every owner should employ to help ensure the best quality of life for their dogs. 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I Purchase this service for my dog Angus and have saved hundreds of dollars over visiting his local vet with questions or more minor health concerns. Pawp will even pay up to $3,000 if your pets experience an emergency situation! Check out Pawp&#8217;s website to see why Pawp can help you save money and increase your pet&#8217;s quality of care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Due to the tremendous popularity of the breed in the U.S. over the past 50 years, poodles have been central to the recent trend in designer dog breeds. 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