Blue eyes

[LClemenson@msn.com]

I have a Border Collie (8 Months) who has light blue eyes.  When we got her, I researched but could not find any information which made this a negative.  She is a sweet, active dog, but one of our behavioral problems involves her facination with light and shadows.  She goes absolutely bonkers. She gets very frenzied and I am afraid she will hurt herself not to mention the stress on us. Has anybody heard of 'wall eyed' BC's being particularly light sensitive?

[Luvmydanes]

Hi, welcome to big paws!

My neighbor actually has a border collie who has very blue eyes. I haven't noticed her having a problem with lights or shadows though. Does it just make your pup really hyper?

[LClemenson@msn.com]

She gets uncontrolable, all our training goes by the wayside. She seems under stress, not just overstimulated .

[Luvmydanes]

Yeah Jasmine likes shadows too now that I think about it...its like a game to her.

[kathryn]

I think it depends on how light the blue eyes are that normally have an effect on light sensitivity.  I think the glass eyes (extremely light blue) are normally more light sensitive than regular blue eyes.  If that makes any sense. 

[Leah...]

I am (possibly) getting a glass eyed Aussie pup, and any info on it, please share!

BC obsessivness is WAAAAAY different than GD-ness. they can get so wound-up they will bite someone if you try to stop them. aussies too. they just enter into their own little world, and they can be a danger to themselves. ugh! herding dogs! can't live w/ 'em, can't live w/o 'em. eh, it soooooooo worth it! ok, you got me into my "i-wanna-BC" mode!!! lol...

Leah

[chaosndestruction]

I don't know about BC's and blue eyes...but my dad's Husky mix has extremely light blue eyes and he does't chase shadows.

I'd say talking to your vet would be a good thing to do just to make sure there's nothing wrong with your dogs vision...it might just be your dogs own little weird obsession.