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Grandma June Held Up Her Phone for a Selfie. Blue Knew Exactly Where to Look.

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Big smiles all around! June holds her phone at arm's length on the back porch, her silver hair loose around her face and her olive quilted vest zipped over a cream sweater. Her grin is warm and wide, with laugh lines crinkling at the corners of her eyes. Blue leans right in beside her, mouth open in a happy pant, his two striking pale blue eyes looking straight at the camera from his black, white, and silver face. A brown leather collar peeks out of his fluffy ruff. Rubber boots, a plaid blanket, potted plants, and gardening tools fill the porch behind them.

Australian Shepherds are well known for their eye-catching looks, including the blue merle coat and eyes that can be blue, brown, amber, or a mix. Some even have two different colored eyes or eyes with marbled patches. Merle is a distinctive coat pattern, and responsible breeders take care to avoid pairing two merle dogs, since that combination carries a higher risk of vision and hearing problems. If you are considering an Aussie, ask breeders about health testing and coat genetics, or consider adopting from a breed rescue. Whatever their coloring, Aussies are photogenic, affectionate, and full of personality.

This picture is definitely going on the fridge. June and Blue look like best friends who never run out of reasons to smile together.

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