Blue-Coated Dog Breeds A Unique Color Palette

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Kerry Blue Terrier

As the name suggests, the Kerry blue terrier only comes in one color: blue. This breed has a unique, curly coat that ranges in shade from a deep slate to a light blue-gray. While the muzzle, head, ears, tail, and feet may be darker (or even black),

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Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian cattle dog is an active and intelligent dog breed that is right in the middle of the medium-size category. This compact and athletic dog is driven to work.

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Weimaraner

Weimaraners are typically steely gray, exhibiting their dilute brown coat gene. In some Weimaraners, a black dilute gene occurs instead, producing a dark gray-colored dog or blue Weimaraner.

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Bearded Collie

The shaggy coat of the bearded collie comes in a handful of colors, including blue. Commonly seen with white markings on the face, chest, legs, and tail, the body is always solid in color from the shoulders back.

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Boston Terrier

The Boston terrier wears a little tuxedo, and while his coat is usually black-and-white in color, a recessive red or blue coat sometimes occurs.

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Italian Greyhound

The Italian greyhound's long legs and petite body give this dog a graceful look—especially when it happens to be sporting a blue coat. While not exclusively a blue dog breed,

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Blue Lacy

The blue Lacy is a rare blue dog breed, developed by the Lacy brothers as a rancher’s right-hand companion and herding dog in Texas in the mid-1800s. While not yet AKC-recognized, this breed is Texas' state dog.

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Neapolitan Mastiff

For a giant blue dog breed, look no further than the Neapolitan mastiff. This large breed is recognized by its imposing frame and loose skin, which often wrinkles around the head.

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Shar-Pei

Most people know the Chinese shar-pei for its folds of skin and wrinkled appearance. This dog breed comes in a variety of coat colors, including blue.

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Versatile Mixed-Breed Dogs for Indecisive Owners

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