Two Merle Puppies Peeked Over the Rim and Stole the Show
Two blue merle Border Collie puppies are peeking out of a wicker basket, their chins resting on the woven rim. The pup on the left has a pale, icy eye and a speckled gray face, while his companion looks calmly to the side with warm brown eyes. Behind them, a pile of clothes, a gray blanket and a slipper make it look as though they have been busy all day.
The mix of eye colors in a litter like this is one of the delights of the merle pattern. Merle puppies can have blue eyes, brown eyes, or even a pair that do not match, and none of this changes how they see or how they behave. Some puppies' eyes also change color a little as they mature. If you ever have a question about a puppy's eyes or vision, your vet is the best person to ask.
A wicker basket is a cozy hideout, but chewing on wicker can produce sharp splinters, so it makes a better temporary perch than a permanent bed. Supervised photo moments are fine, but a washable bed is the safer long-term choice. Pups also like to hide, so providing a den-like space, such as a covered crate or a blanket over a chair, helps them feel secure.
These two look quite content with their basket. They have a front-row seat to every bit of household action, and they plan to stay until the very last crumb has been dropped.
