[attanilifardy]

The big problem with breeders who "specialize" in Bluenose Pits for the color is that they limit the scope of dogs they use for breeding. A healthy bluenose color dog is more likely to come from dogs that do not show the phenotype (outwardly visible characteristics) themselves. They could be two black dogs or a fawn and a black. When a "bluenose" throws from a litter with parents like this it is a bit more rare...since the recessive "d" gene must be carried by both the parents and it only going to happen every once in a while. On the other hand, when they put two blues together over and over with regard to coloring only, you can end up with "bluenose" dogs with inherent weaknesses. Sure, they will throw plenty of blue pups but that recessive "dd" combination in a small breeding pool can cause other problems. For one thing, the breeders are not paying attention to any other gene combinations that can cause health problems...also the "dd" combo in concert with other factors can cause eye, ear, skin, nervous system, ect. problems.

Basically good breeding does not put color first, second or third in importance...