They are not special. They are an unacceptable mutation of AKC standards for the breed and would either be culled (killed as a puppy) or neutered and sold as rescue or house pets. read more
Blue eyes in a golden retriever are not special. Blue eyes are either mixed with husky or an indication of either a genetic disorder or damage. It's possible that the genes that caused the blue eyes could also cause major health problems in the dog that may or may not be related to the eyes or vision. read more
Golden Retriever's Blue Eyes My best guess would be it's the luck of the genetic draw. Every breed has its genetic spinoff's. That doesn't mean to say that there's something necessarily wrong with your pet. read more
At that time, they were classified as "Retriever — Yellow or Golden." In 1920, the breed name was officially changed to Golden Retriever. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1932. Today, the Golden Retriever is the second most popular breed in the U.S. read more