GSD Experts - opinions on these eyes please?

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Potted history; dad was black and gold semi coated and mum was lavender long coated – never seen anything like her before, her facial fur was literally lavender/purple in colour. Pup has normal fur colouring but I am concerned about the slight ‘goggle’ appearance which seems to be skin pigmentation. There is no weeping or soreness and my vet thinks I am bonkers and has sent me home twice saying there is nothing wrong. Is this likely to be a defect that I’ve never heard of or am I seeing a problem that isn't there?

9 weeks
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14 weeks
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26 weeks
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Pure indulgence shots as he’s turning into a handsome dude even if he is a bit pale for my liking.

26 weeks
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today, 28 weeks
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Dont know anything about GSD but if he was mine i would want to check with his breeder and the colouring of the dogs siblings if I was at all concerned.

I think he is a beautiful dog and to my eye he looks perfect but I am no expert on this or any other subject.
 
You mean the hairless rings around his eyes?
Could be a mild demodex outbreak -unlike scabies demodex doesn't necessarily itch.
 
Agree it could be a mild demodex, but it certainly doesn't look serious from those pics. I have never heard of a lavender gsd, and unfortunately non standard colours do tend to come from more inbred lines so that could have a connection, but I really wouldn't worry, he is a gorgeous looking pup.

Ets. In the head study picture his ears do look a bit red inside, it could just be the light of the picture but if they are a little sore again it may point to a mild skin problem, just keep an eye on it but if he is otherwise happy and healthy, which he certainly looks, I wouldn't be concerned.
 
Spectable appearance could indicate juvenile demodex but in most cases this will resolve without treatment. Definately keep an eye on it tho xx
 
Thanks for the replies. The mere mention of demodex had us back at the vet again this morning to see the senior partner. Full examination later he says there is nothing wrong, perfectly healthy eyes and lovely clean skin. There is hair up to the lashes but the skin colour shows through. FWIW it is nowhere near as bad in real life the pictures highlight it; no one, not friends, family, dog trainer can see anything wrong.

MM you have confirmed my fears as I did do hours of googling and came across a reference to a lavender but I don’t understand genetics, it was all very high tech and went over my head. I got the impression they were linking the colour to inbreeding. Fingers crossed he is 99% his dad and will continue to thrive.

Kicking myself now for going puppy hunting so soon after losing my oldest boy. Can’t fault this chap in any other way though, a delightful mix of intelligence, loyalty, trainability and cheek :)
 
The lavender will have two sets of dilute genes -blue & liver - exhibited both of these are considered a fault and it is likely a GSD of this colour is inbred as no serious breed enthusiast will consider breeding for a disqualified trait.

What is his pedigree? Can you pm me a link to it?
 
I agree with the comments on demodex but other then that his eyes look lovely! Was the mother a sable colouring? It gives them a more wolflike colouring but I haven't heard of lavender either!
 
Very handsome chap :) and tall! Glad you are having fun with him, I would not be too worried. Have seen reddish/irritated-looking eyelids on a similar-looking heavy coated dog before but it lessened when he was taken off being fed RC.

Lavender is just probably a fancy word for a blue TBH, have seen some hilarious colour definitions lately, apricot, peach, even the standard colour breeders do it, it is common to see ads for 'black and mahogany' pups on the continent...

Would also be interested in seeing his pedigree, as S4S, just pay careful attention for inbreeding/inherited conditions because of smaller genepool in dogs specifically bred for off-colours.
 
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