Blue German Shepherd

Blue German Shepherd: Here Are Some Interesting Facts About this Alluring-looking Dog

Their blue appearance results from a double recessive D (dilute) gene, which dilutes the black color, making their coat a silvery-blue color.

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Blue German Shepherds can also exhibit variations like blue and tan, blue and sable, and blue bicolor coats.

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Acquiring a Blue German Shepherd can be costly, with prices ranging from $1500 to $2500. The rarity of the coat color contributes to their higher price

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Even though Blue German Shepherds look mesmerizing, they are not allowed to participate in dog confirmation shows. This is because AKC does not consider the blue variant a breed standard.

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Both parents need to carry the recessive gene for blue pups to be born.

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