I believe they have more to do with the "splash" pinto gene which is present in some Appaloosas (as well as other colors).Ashley said:Is it common for appys to have blue eyes?
Boo has blue eyes. THey are not bright bright blue, but they are blue enough that you notice them. I havent seen much for appys, so dont know if its a common thing or not.
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hairicane said:Blue eyes are not common in appys, big or little ones but they do happen. I would not call it an appy trait but I do like it! Below are 2 photos of Fire a 2 year old appy colt that has 2 bright blue eyes. the close up pix of him is a fuzzy baby pix. His dam is a 20 year old leopard appy with both eyes at least partially blue. She has not produced any foals with any overo traits that I have seen, but at her age I have only seen the last 7 or so foals. The sire of Fire, also an appy, is Greenhills Chief Blackcloud another blue eyed appy that seems to have no overo traits. But then I could be wrong, with appys its hard to be sure.![]()
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I like himLittle Wee Horse Farm said:Latest research I've read says blue eye gene is unrelated to pinto gene or any other. We purchased a new junior stallion this year who is a near leopard with ice blue eyes. His first foals are due next spring...can't wait!![]()
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Here's Dawgpatch Appy Go Lucky. We just call him "Spot."
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