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.
The compact but muscular Australian Cattle Dog, also called Blue or Red Heeler or Queensland Heeler, is related to Australia's famous wild dog, the Dingo. These resilient herders are intelligent enough to routinely outsmart their owners.
But some Russians on social media suspect the Podolsk dogs might have been deliberately painted for a sick joke, as the bright blue dogs had impressed so many people earlier. Vets have been examining the Podolsk dogs too. The cause of their green fur has not been conclusively established.
The American Blue Bay Shepherd is an extraordinary new wolfdog breed. It is a mix of the very rare old-world Blue German Shepherd dog and the equally rare blue wolfdog. It retains a distinctive wolfish appearance but thrives as an active companion animal.
Blue skin in dogs is a sign that your dog is poorly oxygenating — and not an early sign of decreased oxygen levels. Therefore, your vet will likely perform a quick initial physical exam, or your pet may be rushed to the back treatment area right away.
A blue coat is relatively common, along with black, mahogany, and tawny, and they may have a brindled or striped appearance. Blue is an accepted color in the AKC breed standard.
From Great Danes to poodles, blue coats are quite common among a number of breeds. Additionally, certain rare breeds, such as the Kerry blue terrier and the Blue Lacy, are known for being exclusively blue.
The Australian cattle dog is also known for its stunning red- or blue-mottled coat. It is sometimes called a "red heeler" or "blue heeler," depending on its coloring. This herding breed's double-layered coat is perfect for outdoor work. The short, coarse fur is low-maintenance, usually requiring just a weekly brushing.
The Australian Cobberdog is descended from the original, genetically sound strains of the Australian Labradoodle and was officially recognised as a pure breed in development in January 2012 by the Master Dog Breeders and Associates (MDBA) Global Pure Breed registry.
In 1992, the Blue Dog was made famous when Michel Roux commissioned Rodrigue to paint Absolut Louisiana and Absolut Rodrigue for Absolut Vodka's national ad campaigns. Soon after, Rodrigue did the same for Xerox, and by then, the Blue Dog's national fame was cemented.
Living among radiation-resistant fauna are thousands of feral dogs, many of whom are descendants of pets left behind in the speedy evacuation of the area so many years ago.
Canines dwelling in the plant were more inbred and primarily German shepherds, while the dogs in nearby Chernobyl City and Slavutych, located 9 and 28 miles away from the disaster site, respectively, were more of a mix of modern breeds that resemble dogs elsewhere, writes the Atlantic's Katherine J.
There is also a very rare color called “cifra” (blue-merle), which is a dark or light gray marbled color.
True to her name, Blue was a wolf-dog with dark-blue fur. Her wolf features are rather dominant, but she is leaner than most wolves and, like a husky, has bright blue eyes.
Blue Nose Pit bulls are not a separate breed from the American Pitbull Terrier. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The only difference between them and other American Pitbull Terriers is the nose color.
Albino dogs have very light or pink skin, as they lack the pigmentation that gives skin its typical color. Some dog breeds have a higher incidence of albinism, and genetic testing can confirm if your puppy has the genetic mutation that causes albinism.
Scooby-Doo is a Great Dane. The character was designed by Iwao Takamoto, an animator at Hanna-Barbera. According to the American Kennel Club, Great Danes are "the mighty 'Apollo of Dogs,'" which is very unlike the silly and cowardly Scooby-Doo.
What dog breed is Clifford? Clifford is a Giant Vizsla. Although Clifford is over 10 feet tall and weighs A LOT (we don't know exactly how much because he broke the scale!), the average Vizsla is only about 2 feet tall and between 45 and 65 pounds. The Vizsla breed originated in Hungary as a hunting dog.
Tibetan Mastiff
The massive breed, mainly found in Tibet, can reach more than 150 pounds in weight. This fiery dog costs $10,000 to own.
A mongrel, mutt or mixed-breed dog is a dog that does not belong to one officially recognized breed and including those that are the result of intentional breeding. Although the term mixed-breed dog is sometimes preferred, many mongrels have no known purebred ancestors.
'Gunther's Millions' is set to unpack the pooch's mysterious fortune and what those around him have done with his inheritance. From millions in real estate to jet-setting around the globe, the world's richest dog is rolling in the dough. Gunther VI is a German Shepard with a net worth of $400 million.
A sundog is similar to a rainbow, and more common than rainbows. Sometimes they look like bright rainbows or colorful spots on either side of the Sun. Other times they are brighter and actually look like two extra Suns. Sundogs are also known as “mock suns” or “parhelia,” which means “with the Sun”.
The star of Blue's Clues, Blue, is a girl puppy who communicates to Steve and Joe through barks, which they understand. Every episode she initiates a game of Blue's Clues in which she leaves three paw print clues for Steve or Joe and the viewer to find in order to a question.
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a rare breed that is believed to be descended from Old English Bulldogs that were brought to the Americas in the 18th century where they were used in the blood sports of bull baiting and bear baiting; they were later used as cattle and pig herders.