blue puppy?

Question

hi , can anyone help me ? my son love blue clues .. i mean love blue clues .. and now he want a blue puppy for his birthday .. i know there no such as one .. but i hear there some breed that the dog look like blue ,, there pitbull that are blue .. a blue nose pit ,, but there band where i live ,,,
does anyone know what other breed .. that the fur look blue
thank you so much

Answer 1

Chosing a breed of dog solely for it's coat color is a very bad idea. A prospective dog owner should research breeds to find the one whose temperament, size, energy level and grooming needs best fits their household. Buying a dog based on looks alone may create a situation where the owner simply cannot properly train, or care for the dog. It's one of the most common reasons dogs end up in shelters.
To research the breed that may be right for your family, try:
www.akc.org.

Answer 2

You should be more concerned about the activity level of the dog and how much grooming, training, and exercising you will have to do every day. Dogs also cost over $1000 each year to keep, more than $2000 in the first year. Please don't just go buy a blue dog.

If you're looking for "blue" dogs, your going to be looking for dogs that are "blue merle" color. This is not even remotely actually blue, but neither are blue nose pits. Blue Merle refers to a dog with a white based coat with black and grey flecks through out it. These tend to be herding dogs, like Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Australian Cattle Dogs, Corgis, Shelties. These are EXTREMELY high energy breeds and need well over an hour of hard exercise every day or they will become destructive. "Blue nose pits" are actually grey.

Please consider far more than coat color when looking to get a dog. So many dogs are euthanized every year because the owners wanted the cute puppy and didn't realize how much work it would be. Learn about any breed that you are considering and make sure it fits with your lifestyle.

Answer 3

Shetland sheepdogs come in merle which looks like blue. But before you go out buying your son a blue dog on a whim and a fancy I think you should do some research. Dogs aren't always good for kids and kids aren't always good for dogs. And never expect a kid especially one that is still into blues clues (what is he four?) to take care of your dog. That will be your job.
A dog is a lot more responsibility than a little cute cuddly puppy to hug and love. You will need to feed, water, bathe, take him for walks. He will cost a lot of money, veterinary bills, getting him nuetered, feeding him.
They sell blues clues dolls at the local walmart. Why not stop by and pick one up. They are only about $12-$30 in price range. Maybe less.
In case you want to do some research on dogs I've listed some sights below. But remember, the best dog for a child is a "stuffed animal". To me your son sounds a little young to know the difference between a toy dog and a living breathing creature. Take no offense.

Answer 4

Please do not look for a breed based on colour, instead chose based on temperment, energy level, dominance level, so that it fits well into your family.
In dog colour blue is really a dog that is grey in colour or a fawn colour with sort or bluish lightlight so it is not going to look like Blue in blues clues anyway, an you child is going to notice that difference. Instead explain to your child that dogs are not really blue, make it a fun learning experience for him so he can learn the difference between things being real and make belief

Use a couple breed selection tool to find the breeds that are most suited for your family
http://www.k9country.com/perl//dogBreed.pl

http://www.about-dogs.com/dog_breed_choosing.htm

When you have come up with a list of possible dogs

start checking what breeds are avail in you area for example you live in florida

type into a search engine like google florida breeder cocker spaniel or check newspapers(not the best way to buy nor is a pet store) to give you and idea on price and if they are available in you area.


Once you have found a few different breeds then invovle your son in picking the type of puppy, but remember puppies may not be ready to go to your home on his birthday, it is important never to bring home a puppy younger than 8 weeks old most good breeders insist on keeping the puppies till they are 10 to 12 weeks old as it is a critical learning period for puppies while they are with mom and the other puppies, getting from a good breeder is important if you want a puppy that is healthy and temperamently sound and free of disease. nothing could be worse than getting a puppy from a petstore for your sons birthday and then have your son watch his new puppy get sick and die, and yes this does happen.

Involving your son in the puppy selection process can be fun and exciting for him that way also he is not disappointed because you have tried to surprise him with a puppy that does not look like Blue, making him part of the decision helps him to feel more grown up and an important part of choosing his new friend.

Answer 5

Pitt Bulls
Weimaraners
Great Danes
Dobermans
are some of the dogs that come "blue" in color.
Be VERY aware that blue dobermans have MANY health and skin issues and take special diet and care. Most have alopecia and loose much of their hair coat.
Weims are great but not great kids dogs and they need lots of exercise and training.

NEVER pick a dog by color. You need to sit down and very carefully make a list of what you want in a dog and how much time and training and grooming and the like you are willing to do. Owning a dog is a huge responsibility and getting one because a child wants one is NEVER a good idea.
Please eveulate you decision very carefully.

Answer 6

unless your ready for a dog, then dont get one cause your son wants a blue dog. There are breeds that have a bluish color but they are not really blue they are grey with mixed black and white to give them a blueish hue. Most of these dogs are herding breeds and require alot of attention and exercise. Be sure to look into the breeds qualities and needs before you buy. Dont buy because of color.
The color is Called Blue Merle. With this coloration you can get many health problems too. Many defects are carried on this color pattern, you have to really research the breed and the problems this can present.
These are common Blue Merle type dogs, there are more but it would take a long time to list them all.
Australian Kelpies
Australian Cattle Dogs
Australian Shepherds
Border Collies
Collies
Welsh Corgi's (Cardigan only)
Shelties
Catahoula Leopard Dogs
Dachshunds (often called Pied)
These are solid bluish breeds:
Dobermans (isabella and fawn or blue and fawn)
Pitbulls
Danes
Neopolitan Mastiffs
Cane Corso
Weimeraner (more often mousy gray to a bluish gray)
Italian Greyhounds (can come in a blue gray)

Remember I said there are many more types and color varations but you have to be sure thats the right kind of dog for your family and not just a color for your kid.

Answer 7

Blue Heeler?
Blue Merle coat in an Australian Shepherd?
Blue and tan dachshund (not a breed recommended as a child's dog, also blue is a dilute of the black and any dilute colors tend to skin problems)
Blue weimaraners, but blue coat is actually considered a fault and is more like pewter anyway.
Heelers and shepherds are herding dogs and apt to be barky nippy at the heels type breeds however.
How old is your son? = Perhaps you should get him a blue stuffed dog.
Better to choose a dog based on temperament and not coat color IMO.

Answer 8

not a good idea just to get a dog b/c your son likes the dog on a show. that happened when people watched 101 dalmations, wizard of oz, etc... There are other types of dogs that are somewhat blue, but these dogs aren't common amongst their breed and usually come with skin problems.

Get your son a blue's clue doll. No care necessary.

Answer 9

He's a mix of black, white, gray and a slight brick red. all of these colored tones aren't grouped in spots like other dogs, but they are blended together to make the appearance of blue.
Look to breeders so they can take a look at pedigree. They'll probably find one with the blood line of ancestors that have this blue gene.

Answer 10

I say forget pits, and get dog with a "blue mood" cuz he needed his own boy...and go shopping spree for LOTS of blue dog toys, treats, collars, and make it a happy dog and boy! I agree weimereimers are big and FULLLLLLL of nonstop energy and quite spendy for a first pup. Good luck. A good ol...Ol' Yeller type dog is such a boys dog.