Everything You Need To Know About Heterochromia: Types, Causes & Rarity

Rarity Of Heterochromia Among Species

Congenital heterochromia is a rare condition affecting about six out of one thousand people. In most cases, the condition is mild and hardly noticeable. Heterochromia of the eyes, skin, and fur, is also rare among animals but it is more common with certain breeds. For dogs, Great Danes, Malamutes, Dalmatians, Border Collies, and Siberian Huskies are sometimes known to experience heterochromia, and among cats, breeds like Khao Manees, Turkish Vans, Japanese Bobtails, and Turkish Angoras more commonly display heterochromia of the irides. Dogs may experience color changes in light blue, dark blue, amber, etc. Cats may experience color changes in orange, yellow, green, copper, etc. Other breeds spotted with this condition include horses, owls, cheetahs, monkeys, hamsters, gerbils, etc.