Anybody know a breeder who produces a dog like this?

[Upham]

http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...ths-old-2.html

I just think his color is so unique.

[Freestep]

No reputable breeders breed for blue.... it's a disqualifying color. More's the pity, I think they look so stunning.

[sagelfn]

Reputable breeders do have blues pop up occasionally in litters, the color is not desired.

Alta Tollhaus is reputable and has produced a blue
here are some photos
Ronnie Boy Blue | Long-Dangerous Tails

WOW...look at my BEAUTIFUL, unique, blue GSD!!

[KZoppa]

i love the look of the blues as well but because the color is not a desired color by standard, its not bred for by reputable breeders.

[24kgsd]

I became aware this thread because my blog recieved a "ping" So I had to check it out and of course respond.

Here are some more pictures of our blue boy Ronnie:

Ronnie Blue Boy | Long-Dangerous Tails

We are not proud to have bred a blue puppy nor are we ashamed, it is a recessive gene, it is what it is. We were told by stud dog's agent to "...kill the puppy immediately...that is what is always done with them."

Ronnie is happy and healthy and living with a family that loves him. He is an amazing puppy.

Would we repeat the breeding? No. Would we try to do a breeding just for blues? No.

I think there are a lot of blues born that never make it past their first day.

[KZoppa]

Originally Posted by 24kgsd

I became aware this thread because my blog recieved a "ping" So I had to check it out and of course respond.

Here are some more pictures of our blue boy Ronnie:

Ronnie Blue Boy | Long-Dangerous Tails

We are not proud to have bred a blue puppy nor are we ashamed, it is a recessive gene, it is what it is. We were told by stud dog's agent to "...kill the puppy immediately...that is what is always done with them."

Ronnie is happy and healthy and living with a family that loves him. He is an amazing puppy.

Would we repeat the breeding? No. Would we try to do a breeding just for blues? No.

I think there are a lot of blues born that never make it past their first day.

which is very sad. Especially since they did nothing wrong but to be born the wrong color. I understand the breed standard is there for a reason but its still sad to know that. Ronnie was a gorgeous puppy so i can only imagine how he looks today. All i saw were puppy pictures. I'd personally love having a blue shepherd some day but i know my chances are about as slim as having a Panda shepherd lol.

[Jessiewessie99]

The dog you posted is from Petfinder which is a site that posts dogs that are from shelters and rescues. So if you really want a blue GSD, a rescue or shelter is the best place to look since reputable breeders don't breed for blues.

[sagelfn]

Originally Posted by 24kgsd

Would we repeat the breeding? No.

Julie I am curious about this

Even if the rest of the pups turn out amazing would you still not repeat because of the 1 blue pup or are there other reasons why you wouldn't repeat? Is that 1 blue pup that much of a stigma in the breeding world?

I'm don't know much about genetics but is it likely that a breeding between the two would always produce at least one blue? Does this mean the recessive gene is now with all other pups from this breeding?

[KZoppa]

Originally Posted by sagelfn

Julie I am curious about this

Even if the rest of the pups turn out amazing would you still not repeat because of the 1 blue pup or are there other reasons why you wouldn't repeat? Is that 1 blue pup that much of a stigma in the breeding world?

I'm don't know much about genetics but is it likely that a breeding between the two would always produce at least one blue? Does this mean the recessive gene is now with all other pups from this breeding?

from what i remember of our genetics study in biology, the answer is yes. Example... My grandmother has blue eyes, therefore both my great grandmother and great grandfather had to have the recessive gene for blue eyes. My mother has brown eyes. Therefore my grandfather does NOT carry the recessive gene for blue eyes, BUT nobody on my grandfathers side of the family has blue eyes. I have brown eyes, also meaning my biological father does not carry the gene for blue eyes. My son has blue eyes. I carry the gene for blue eyes. My husband has blue eyes, therefore my son was more prone to get blue eyes. My daughter has a hazel eye color which is a dominant gene though not as dominant as brown eyes. She does however carry the recessive gene for blue eyes so there is a higher chance that when she is older and has her own children, if their father is blue eyed or at least carries the gene for it, they'll have a higher chance of a child with blue eyes. My baby brother Nicholas has blue eyes. My step dad has blue eyes and my mom carries the recessive gene for blue eyes through my grandmother. Basically boils down to both parents have to carry the genetic makeup for blue eyes in order for their children to have blue eyes or pass the gene on and their children to have blue eyes. Sort of a two to tango deal. I know i fudged it up some but i think you get the idea.

In the case with GSDs, if both parents carry the gene, there is the possibility of a blue popping up or the entire litter being blue pups. With reputable breeders, we know they're breeding for breed standard and getting a blue, is a risk. Most of the time, they wont even know they have a dog with the gene until they breed them with another recessive blue gene dog and a blue pup/litter comes from the breeding. A lot of times, its not a gamble most breeders would want to make again.

[GSDElsa]

Originally Posted by Upham

http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...ths-old-2.html

I just think his color is so unique.

If you like that color, why not look into adopting him?