Named after my all-time favorite dog, Sunny Bear, Gummy Bear has a very similar intelligence, warmth and personality. She learns tricks and commands after one or two quick sessions and tries very hard to please.

Gummy Bear is a atypical Blue Merle (genetic testing done) she doesn't have any other dilution genes. The atypical merle is a shortened version of the merle gene and it often mutates back into the longer version in subsequent generations. In her you can see it in her apparent dilution/ silver color. In a normal merle she would have patches of gray and black instead of solid gray.

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She cuddles with me on the couch and loves to eat fruits and vegetables.

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She is 15 inches tall and 27 lbs. Ears are naturally tipped, never glued.

 

Health testing:

MDR1 - Negative/Negative

Multiple Drug Resistance causes sensitivity to Ivermectin dewormers, acepromazine and loperimide etc)

 

Collie Eye Anomaly- Negative/Negative

Collie Eye Anomaly is a disease causing abnormal eye developement

 

Degenerative Myelopathy - Negative/Negative

A neurologic disease that causes loss of function starting with hind limbs and moving forward. Age of onset is ~10 years of age.

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Von Willebrand's Disease type III -  Negative/Negative

A bleeding disorder that causes excessive blood loss by preventing blood from clotting

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OFA Hip test: Good