[Dailydrool] Misc. and questions about basset coloring

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Val, 
A true lemon and white Basset is born white with pale tan markings coming out as the pup matures. A blue Basset is actually sort of a steel gray. The standard states "any recognizable hound color is acceptable", and blue is a recognized color in some other hound breeds, so it's not illegal - but it is VERY undesirable. It is a recessive trait resulting in genetically inherited disorders associated with this color, i.e. periscoping intestines, alopecia (hair loss) in the blue areas, skin allergies and food allergies. Be wary of breeders selling these " rare blue bassets". A reputable breeder would not involve themselves in purposely breeding inferior quality. As for the blue eyes, the standard states "eyes are brown, dark brown preferred" and light eyes are a disqualification. So this breeder is breeding purposely out of the standard and for genetic disorders. 

Synthia, so many bellies to rub, so little time 
Bud, Barney, Kahuna, Zuma, Pearl, Mango (I'm pwetty!) 
Ace, Maya, Sage, Kirby 
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