Hey! I can't seem to find much info on blue merle shepherds. Just how rare is it to have one? Is that good or bad, because I have read that blue merle has been genetically been avoided through selective breeding. Curious on anything you have to day about my mystery blue merle baby. I tried to attach photo here but can't figure it out. Pics of her and siblings on in my album, feel free to browse.
blue merle?
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Another reason to get the puppies fixed (and something to maybe mention to buyers) - if they're bred to another merle dog of any color, you've got a fair chance (25%) of having double merle puppies. Those frequently have auditory and/or visual defects including total blindness and/or deafness.
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Goodness! Thank you all so much for all the great ideas! This is really helpful. I'm obsessed with taking pictures of my babies, so I will add them to my album, so everyone can watch them grow. Thanks lauri and the gang for the list! I love that I can connect with enthusiasts and maddie's relatives owners. This is a terrific website. And yah, I called the breeder after all this and she was so happy that maddie (medussa) was rehomed and renamed. She was disgusted that maddie was pregnant, but what can you do, right. I was quite shocked to see a grey spotted pup pop out. I'm curious as to what kind of response I will get when I try to sell her, too bad its associated with health troubles.
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Cute puppies! I think you misunderstand that the merle puppies coloring is associated with health issues,,nooooo...If a merle colored dog is bred to another merle colored dog 'that' is when you can run into problems, with "their" offspring.
Since you will make sure they are spayed / neutered, there will be no problem with her, herself.
Did you know that puppies in a litter can have different fathers??? She may have gotten mixed up with an aussie..I have aussies, and that pupper looks like a blue merle aussie
It should definitely be interesting to see how she turns out!
I guess one thing that bothers me tho, is if the breeder has such a 'sick' feeling selling maddie to this man, WHY DID SHE??
I am glad Maddie has a new home that will love her and take good care of her..
Yes, Maddie's mom is from Carmspack here on the board..
Since you will make sure they are spayed / neutered, there will be no problem with her, herself.
Did you know that puppies in a litter can have different fathers??? She may have gotten mixed up with an aussie..I have aussies, and that pupper looks like a blue merle aussie
It should definitely be interesting to see how she turns out!
I guess one thing that bothers me tho, is if the breeder has such a 'sick' feeling selling maddie to this man, WHY DID SHE??
I am glad Maddie has a new home that will love her and take good care of her..
Yes, Maddie's mom is from Carmspack here on the board..
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