Pit Bulls, also known as American Pit ... “Some of the markers that influence [blue eyes] also influence the dog’s coat color, like merle, roan and white spotting,” says Bruns.

“I don’t know of a breed where every dog will have blue eyes.” For example, she says any breed with a merle color pattern—a genetic pattern in a dog’s coat and on its skin that creates ...

Animals with blue eyes are a rare occurrence in nature due to being linked to recessive genetics, mutations, and specific genes. Despite that, many species still have beautifully rich blue eyes.