The post What is Heterochromia in Dogs?<\/a> by Victoria Arnold<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n Are you the proud pet parent of a dog with two different colored eyes<\/a>? You may think this is super cool, or super weird<\/a>. And it\u2019s probably a bit of both. But don\u2019t worry, your dog is not alone. There are many dog breeds who are prone to this condition, and it\u2019s called heterochromia. <\/p>\n Heterochromia<\/a> is the official term for dogs with two different colored eyes. In fact, this not only happens in dogs, but it can also occur in cats, horses, and even people. And it\u2019s due to a lack of pigment \u2014 or melanin \u2014 in one eye, causing it to be blue in color. <\/p>\n Typically, heterochromia is hereditary and is often partnered with dog coats that are multicolored \u2014like a merle or dapple pattern<\/a> \u2014 or even with white coats. The more white coloring the dog has around the head, the more likely he or she is to have heterochromia. <\/p>\n But this condition can also occur later in life \u2014 known as acquired heterochromia \u2014 due to an eye injury or dog eye health condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are many different dog breeds who are prone to having heterochromia. And it\u2019s possible that some purebreds of these breeds are more inclined to have it because of a lack of genetic diversity. <\/p>\n Although heterochromia won\u2019t cause any additional benefits to a dog\u2019s health, breeding or personality, the unique look will often mean a higher price tag. Some dog breeders will charge more solely because of the supply and demand. <\/p>\n Keep in mind that heterochromia can be a disqualifying factor in dog competitions for certain dog breeds. So, although you paid more for this dog, it won\u2019t guarantee you any awards at a dog show. <\/p>\n Most dogs with hereditary heterochromia \u2014 meaning that they were born<\/em> with different colored eyes \u2014 won\u2019t have any health problems related to this condition. Even though some people think this leads to hearing and vision problems, dogs with hereditary heterochromia can see and hear just fine. <\/p>\n But if you notice that your dog\u2019s eyes have changed later in life \u2014 and especially if they seem to be uncomfortable or in pain \u2014 take them to your vet right away.<\/p>\n This could have happened due to a recent eye injuring or underlying dog health problem. And there are several health problems \u2014 not associated with heterochromia \u2014 that can also cause an eye color change. Some of these include: cataracts<\/a>, retinal dysplasia, uveitis<\/a>, corneal dystrophy, glaucoma<\/a>, an underdeveloped optic nerve or nuclear sclerosis<\/a>. But, if your sweet pup was born with this unique trait, he should be completely fine and healthy.<\/p>\n The post What is Heterochromia in Dogs?<\/a> by Victoria Arnold<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post What is Heterochromia in Dogs?<\/a> by Victoria Arnold<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n Are you the proud pet parent of a dog with two different colored eyes<\/a>? You may think this is super cool, or super weird<\/a>. And it\u2019s probably a bit of both. But don\u2019t worry, your dog is not alone. There are many dog breeds who are prone to this condition, and it\u2019s called heterochromia. <\/p>\n Heterochromia<\/a> is the official term for dogs with two different colored eyes. In fact, this not only happens in dogs, but it can also occur in cats, horses, and even people. And it\u2019s due to a lack of pigment \u2014 or melanin \u2014 in one eye, causing it to be blue in color. <\/p>\n Typically, heterochromia is hereditary and is often partnered with dog coats that are multicolored \u2014like a merle or dapple pattern<\/a> \u2014 or even with white coats. The more white coloring the dog has around the head, the more likely he or she is to have heterochromia. <\/p>\n But this condition can also occur later in life \u2014 known as acquired heterochromia \u2014 due to an eye injury or dog eye health condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are many different dog breeds who are prone to having heterochromia. And it\u2019s possible that some purebreds of these breeds are more inclined to have it because of a lack of genetic diversity. <\/p>\n Although heterochromia won\u2019t cause any additional benefits to a dog\u2019s health, breeding or personality, the unique look will often mean a higher price tag. Some dog breeders will charge more solely because of the supply and demand. <\/p>\n Keep in mind that heterochromia can be a disqualifying factor in dog competitions for certain dog breeds. So, although you paid more for this dog, it won\u2019t guarantee you any awards at a dog show. <\/p>\n Most dogs with hereditary heterochromia \u2014 meaning that they were born<\/em> with different colored eyes \u2014 won\u2019t have any health problems related to this condition. Even though some people think this leads to hearing and vision problems, dogs with hereditary heterochromia can see and hear just fine. <\/p>\n But if you notice that your dog\u2019s eyes have changed later in life \u2014 and especially if they seem to be uncomfortable or in pain \u2014 take them to your vet right away.<\/p>\n This could have happened due to a recent eye injuring or underlying dog health problem. And there are several health problems \u2014 not associated with heterochromia \u2014 that can also cause an eye color change. Some of these include: cataracts<\/a>, retinal dysplasia, uveitis<\/a>, corneal dystrophy, glaucoma<\/a>, an underdeveloped optic nerve or nuclear sclerosis<\/a>. But, if your sweet pup was born with this unique trait, he should be completely fine and healthy.<\/p>\n The post What is Heterochromia in Dogs?<\/a> by Victoria Arnold<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14742","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat does it mean when a dog has two-colored eyes?<\/h2>\n
What is heterochromia in dogs?<\/h2>\n
How do dogs get heterochromia?<\/h2>\n
What dog breeds have different colored eyes?<\/h2>\n
15 dog breeds that are prone to heterochromia:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Do dogs with heterochromia cost more?<\/h2>\n
Are there negative effects of heterochromia?<\/h2>\n
What does it mean when a dog has two-colored eyes?<\/h2>\n
What is heterochromia in dogs?<\/h2>\n
How do dogs get heterochromia?<\/h2>\n
What dog breeds have different colored eyes?<\/h2>\n
15 dog breeds that are prone to heterochromia:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Do dogs with heterochromia cost more?<\/h2>\n
Are there negative effects of heterochromia?<\/h2>\n