Re: [pyrnet] eye color

[mapleway@iolinc.net (McConnell, Chrissy)]

    The AKC standard of 1935 said:  Eyes:  Of medium size set slightly obliquely, dark rich brown in color with close eyelids, well pigmented.

 

I don't think it included any faults at that time.

 

    The French standard of 1970 (don't know if it's been revised) says:  Eyes:  The rather small eyes, of intelligent and contemplative expression, are amber brown in color.  They are surrounded by tight lids, bordered in black, and placed slightly obliquely.  The look is gentle and dreamy.

Faults:  Round eyes, too light and prominent (staring); drooping eyelids, an evil or haggard expression; insufficient pigment around the eyes.

Disqualification:  Missing pigment on the eyelids.

 

    The current (as far as I know) British standard of 1972 says:  Eyes:  The eyes should be almond-shaped and of dark amber-brown color.  The close-fitting eyelids should be set somewhat obliquely and should be bordered with black.  Drooping lower eyelids should be penalized.  The expression should be intelligent and contemplative.

 

    Current AKC standard, effective August 1, 1990 says:  Eyes:  Medium-sized, almond-shaped, set slightly obliquely, rich dark brown.  Eyelids are close-fitting with black rims.

Faults:  (For eyes)  Missing pigmentation on eyerims.  Eyelids round, triangular, loose or small.

 

    In The New Complete Great Pyrenees book by Paul Strang, under An In-Depth Look at the Standard, it says:  Eyes must be almond-shaped.  Round eyes completely destroy expression.  The iris is a deep , rich brown.  The color should, however, never appear dull.  This gives insight into the French Standard's description of the eyes as "ambered" brown, not to indicate a yellow eye, but rather, to indicate a certain brightness.  The eyes are set obliquely, the outside corners rise slightly.  Some breeders describe this aspect as "Chinese" or "Asiatic".  The almond shape and oblique set bring the eyes alive.  Full black eyerims contribute greatly to expression.

 

    I'm not sure who actually wrote this part of the book, whether it was Mr. Strang, possibly Mary Crane or who.

 

    Rajah, my oldest girl, consisting of working lines that go back to Quibbletown, Karolaska and Tip 'N Chip and of classic type herself has lighter eyes than the rest of my guys.  Her son, Rollie, may have lighter eyes than his sire (Moses) but it's hard to tell yet.  I do prefer the dark "chocolate" brown eyes but as hers aren't yellow and are more of the brilliant "amber" brown, it sets her expression off nicely....in my opinion anyway.

    So is this guys more yellow wolf type or transparent brown?

 

Later,

Chrissy

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Sherri Artz <SArtz@wiche.edu>

To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>

Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 3:19 PM

Subject: [pyrnet] eye color

> Hello,
> I just popped by the 
Boulder Valley Humane Society to check out a male pyr
> they have and he 
was gorgeous.  However, he is the first pyr I have seen
> with the 
lighter eye color.  I have seen an occasional photo of a pyr with
> 
this eye color, it is almost like an amber color.  My pyr has the 
really
> dark piercing eyes.  What is the story with lighter 
eyes?  Is there a breed
> standard for eye color?
> 
Thanks,
> Sherri
> 
> 
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