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Can llamas have blue eyes?

Published in Llama Genetics 1 min read

Yes, llamas can have blue eyes.

While not the most common eye color, blue eyes do occur in llamas. The reference provided indicates that a dark blue eye, which may sometimes appear dark grey, is generally considered acceptable for breeding purposes. However, it's crucial to distinguish this from genetic cataracts, which would disqualify a llama from breeding.

Therefore, if a llama has blue eyes, a veterinarian should examine it to ensure the eye color isn't related to an underlying health issue, such as cataracts, before breeding.

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