Blue eyes are the business card of the Siberian Huskies. Moreover, the shade of the iris can be different: from light blue to rich bright and gray. Puppies with amber, brown, green eyes are also born. But breeders are still very interested in why Huskies have blue irises, and whether they change with age.
Where do dogs have heavenly eyes?
Once upon a time, 32 thousand years ago, the Eskimos who lived in the northern regions developed a wonderful breed of dogs: Siberian Huskies. They resembled modern animals, but were much larger in size. Over many millennia, many legends have arisen related to the amazing origin of these individuals.
Scientists in this matter are more categorical: celestial eyes are a sign of a genetic abnormality in which a duplication of the ALX4 gene has occurred at a certain section of DNA.
Simply put, the color of the iris in dogs is determined by the amount of pigment: melanin. Husky is brown. If it is produced a little, the eyes become blue, in normal or excess - the iris becomes amber or brown.
Unusual animals
Among the representatives of this breed there are unusual individuals: Huskies with a magical multi-colored look. A similar sensation arises from the fact that one iris in an animal is amber or yellow in color, and the other is blue. This variety came up with the name: harlequins. The physical phenomenon is designated by the term heterochromia. Whatever the color of the eyes of the Husky, it does not indicate that the animal is physically inferior to its relatives.
Another type of beautiful blue-eyed husky is white-haired animals. On the surface of their long and thick wool cover you will not find a single speck of color. Such dogs are extremely rare, so they are very highly valued among breeders.
It is believed that a pet with this color, like harlequins, will bring happiness and good luck to the house, and also has a very friendly and accommodating character.
Does the color of the irises change with age?
Puppies open their eyes on day 20, and their complete retinal formation occurs by day 21. Very beautiful blue-eyed dogs do not necessarily retain the original color of the iris. By the age of 2, she can change completely. This is not an anomaly, but a feature of the development of this breed. In this case, the color can change only in one eye, or whole areas or points of a different color appear in the iris (sectoral heterochromia).
An alarming situation develops when the hue of an eye suddenly changes in an adult 2-year-old Husky. This may indicate certain conditions for which you should immediately contact a veterinarian. He will advise the breeder whether there is a threat to the pet's health, or his condition does not inspire fear.
Beautiful animals
Representatives of the breed are very beautiful.
Puppies
No matter with what eyes you have chosen a pet, with age it becomes a favorite and valuable member of the family. External data touches, and character traits make Huskies truly native with time.
- When a puppy looks at the world for the first time, the color of the iris is not defined and may change with time.
- A cute husky with a tan and a beautiful “accessory” in the form of a daisy has every chance of success.
- The “icy” look is beautifully shaded by dark rims around the eyes and gray shade of wool.
- The puppy looks very elegant in its black and white coat. But blue eyes look strictly and efficiently.
- Very beautiful husky albino.
Adult Pets
In pets that have reached maturity, features inherited from distant ancestors appear. These are courageous and fearless distance runners who are not afraid of bad weather and difficult obstacles on their way.
- Sky tipped into eyes
- The look does not radiate icy blue, but is full of determination and courage
- Harlequin - herald of good luck
- Ears on top
- In the winter on the background of the native element
Legends
It is believed that dogs accompanied people throughout their existence, protected predators from attack, transported new settlements to places, guarded and warmed their children. Tireless and fearless helpers more than once saved nomads in difficult situations, and even when all human settlements and almost all huskies were exterminated, 2 women warmed 2 puppies on their chests. And when the animals grew up, they guarded the gates of heaven.
Another legend says that the dog was able to look into eternity itself. Looking at the huge hummocks and blue ice smooth surface, intently gazing at the ocean, the Husky comprehended the mystery of life and death. His eyes acquired that shade as the color of the water element.
His other brother was warming himself by the fire, watching the spellbinding flames. He was so absorbed in this phenomenon that the fire penetrated his eyes and warmed him with warmth from the inside. Therefore, there are Huskies, in the gaze of which flames blaze (amber color). In all legends there is the same key thought: Huskies are intelligent, strong and fast friends of a person who helped him survive in critical situations and were faithful to him to the last breath.
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