Top Ten: Dog breeds with blue fur

Do you feel blue all the time? Well, these dogs certainly do! A dogs fur appears blue because blue is a dilated shade of black. And blue is a rare color, as it is recessive, meaning both parents need to either be or carry the blue gene.

#10: Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large breed of Italian working dog. They were bred to protect property. They have gray-blue pelts filled with wrinkles.

#9: Bearded Collie

The Bearded Collie comes from Scotland and was bred as a sheep-herding dog. These dogs have white fur with a blue-gray mask and saddle.

#8: English Setter

The English Setter is a breed of Sporting dog from England. They have white pelts with either blue or liver spots.

#7: Bluetick Coonhound

The Bluetick Coonhound is a breed of hound from the United States. They have white pelts with blue 'ticks' on their pelts.

#6: Blue Picardy Spaniel

The blue Picardy Spaniel is the blue version of the Picardy Spaniel. They are a bred of Sporting dog from France. Their blue markings look almost black.

#5: Petit Bleu de Gascongne

Another scenthound of France, the Petit Bleu de Gascongne is the smaller version of the larger Grand Bleu de Gascongne. They both have blue spots that appear black.

#4: Grand Bleu de Gascongne

A large breed of scenthound of France, the Grand Bleu de Gascongne is true to its name. They have blue spots and patches.

#3: Kerry Blue Terrier

The Kerry Blue Terrier is a breed of Irish terrier that was bred to hunt rats on farms. They are born black but turn blue by the time they are around three years old.

#2: Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog, or better known as the Blue Heeler, these dogs were bred in Australia to herd cattle. They are known for having blue pelts with numerous spots.

#1: Texas Blue Lacey

The Blue Lacey was bred in Texas as an all-purpose farm dog. They have a blue pelt, true to their name.

These dogs are blue and that is true! Happy reading, and of course, Canine Good!