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- Why is there a blue-tongued dog
- Blue Tongue Dog: The Different Breeds
- Shar Pei
- Chow chow
- German Shepherd
- Akita Inu
- rottweiler
- Border Collie
- Korean Jindo
- Tibetan Mastiff
- Lulu of Pomerania
- Other animals with the blue tongue
There are over 400 dog breeds with multiple features that allow them to differentiate themselves from each other. Some of them draw attention, for example, dogs that have a blue tongue. Do you know the breeds that have this characteristic?
Throughout history, different hypotheses have been put forward to explain why this color is so different. Do you want to find out why this is and get to know the blue-tongued puppies: breeds and characteristics? So keep reading this PeritoAnimal article!
Why is there a blue-tongued dog
Most puppies do not have a blue tongue but rather a pink color characteristic that resembles the color of the tongue of us humans. However, there are some breeds of blue or purple tongued dog. However, we must not confuse the bluish tint of your tongue with the purple tongue disease in dogs.
This coloration was caused by a genetic mutation. Because of this, the pigment cells of the tongue are present in greater concentration, causing the so peculiar tone of these dogs. Do you know any breed of blue-tongued dog? We present 9 breeds below.
Blue Tongue Dog: The Different Breeds
There are several breeds of blue-tongued dogs. Among the best known are:
- Shar Pei
- Chow chow
- German Shepherd
- Akita Inu
- rottweiler
- Border Collie
- Korean Jindo
- Tibetan Mastiff
- Lulu of Pomerania
It is noteworthy that, of these nine breeds, only the Shar Pei and the Chow Chow they have an entirely blue tongue in almost all of their specimens. In the other breeds mentioned, some animals may have a blue tongue, totally or partially, with spots.
Shar Pei
The Shar Pei is a blue-tongued dog distinguished by its appearance, in addition to its dark tongue. It is known for its wrinkled skin, its large head and an elongated and thick muzzle, features that give it a tender and friendly appearance.
It is a muscular and very robust dog. Its coat is short and can vary in shades, although the most frequent colors are grey, light brown and black. Also, the personality of these animals is very calm and affectionate, although they are not very friendly to strangers.
Chow chow
The blue-tongued dog best known for this trait is the Chow Chow. Its origins go back to China, where it was created 2,000 years ago. Its head is large and has a short, somewhat flat muzzle with small, erect ears.
The eyes are small and rounded. The coat of the Chow Chow is usually fuzzy, whether long or short. In addition, it is more abundant in the neck, giving it the lion appearance.
The Chow Chow is also known to confuse people without even knowing it: many question whether it is a blue-tongued dog or a purple-tongued dog. Interpretations aside, in this other article by PeritoAnimal, we answer the question of why the Chow Chow have purple tongues?
German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a dog easily recognized for its appearance, intelligence, loyalty and courage. Although not the most common, some specimens have black or bluish spots on the tongue.
The reason for this coloring of the tongue is the same that occurs in the Chow Chow and Shar Pei breeds: they have a concentration of pigment cells on their tongue. However, you must be aware of color changes in your dog's tongue. If your German Shepherd has pink pigmentation on the tongue and black or bluish spots start to appear, go to the vet to rule out any health problem.
Akita Inu
Akita Inu is a dog native of japan. It is characterized by being a very independent and intelligent animal. The coat length varies from short to medium, it is also very dense, which allows it to adapt to cold climates.
Akita's coat is white with a light brown or reddish color on the upper part of its body. Its nose is black and can also be considered a blue-tongued dog because some dogs have this shade or, also, pink in color.
rottweiler
Ferocious in appearance, the Rottweiler is a very active, alert and muscular breed of dog; however, don't be fooled, because despite what they may seem, these animals are very affectionate and affectionate with their owners.
It is an ancient race that conquered Europe along with the armies that belonged to the Roman Empire. Its body features triangular ears, medium brown eyes, and medium-length stiff black coat with reddish-toned patches. The Rottweiler may present a blue tongue, either in the form of spots or spots.
Border Collie
The Border Collie breed is from Scotland, where it was formerly used for herding work. They are very intelligent and energetic animals, so it is recommended that they practice physical activity at least once a day.
The most common is that it presents an abundant and smooth coat, the soft color predominates in the lower part of the body, besides different shades of brown in the rest. As with the previous breeds, some Border Collie breeds are among the 9 breeds of blue-tongued dogs, be it a blue-purple color in the form of spots or spots.
Korean Jindo
As its name implies, this breed comes from Jindo Island, located in Korea.. It is a very intelligent, independent, territorial, protective and affectionate animal with its loved ones. In addition, it is very loyal and tends to be a single-owner dog, that is, it creates an emotional bond with only one person in the family.
As for its appearance, it has a soft and dense coat that can be reddish, white, black or gray. Some copies have the blue or dark tongue.
Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff is an imposing looking dog due to its large size. It is a noble, affectionate and playful dog that likes tranquility. it's convenient socialize since puppy, otherwise it can develop a destructive personality.
This breed has an abundant, long and fuzzy coat. The most common coloration is reddish with some darker areas. It is on this list because it is a blue-tongued dog or pink or dark spots.
Lulu of Pomerania
The last of the blue-tongued puppies is the Lulu of Pomerania, a breed of dog with an abundant coat of cream, orange and brown. Its small height reaches about 3.5 kilos. Some specimens have tongue with dark spots, although not very common.
The personality of the Pomeranian Lulu is usually strong and protective, they are alert dogs that distrust strangers; however, they are affectionate with their human companions.
Other animals with the blue tongue
In nature, we can find other blue-toned animals or purple-toned animals. Among them are:
- Giraffe
- black bear
- blue tongue lizard
- blue tongue lizard
- Okapi
Now that you know the different breeds of blue-tongued dogs, don't miss the video we made on this subject:
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