The Visionary Breeder: Creating the Blue Bay Shepherd

Vicki Spencer, the owner of Southern Breeze Ranch and the sole breeder of Blue Bay Shepherds, embarked on a remarkable journey to create a unique breed of German Shepherd. Her vision led to the development of the American Blue Bay Shepherd, a breed exclusively found in the United States. Spencer’s dedication and determination paved the way for the emergence of this extraordinary canine companion.

The Origins of the Blue Bay Shepherd

Blue Bay Shepherd

The Blue Bay Shepherd is the result of meticulous breeding efforts undertaken by Vicki Spencer over two decades.

Combining her expertise with a passion for improving the lives of dogs, Spencer set out to create a distinct breed with unique characteristics.

By incorporating five generations of the Lupine breed with the German Shepherd lineage, she succeeded in producing a breed known for its striking blue coat and exceptional temperament.

Exploring the Genetic Makeup

The Blue Bay Shepherd’s genetic lineage includes elements of both the German Shepherd and wolf ancestry. Spencer carefully selected European German Shepherd puppies and introduced wolf DNA during the initial stages of breeding. Through a process of selective breeding and extensive experimentation, she managed to temper the wolf’s innate characteristics while preserving the desirable traits of the German Shepherd breed.

Characteristics of the Blue Bay Shepherd

adorable Blue Bay Shepherd

Distinctive physical features set the Blue Bay Shepherd apart from other breeds. With its blue coat, medium-length fur, and striking green eyes, this canine companion exudes elegance and grace. Despite its wolf-like appearance, the Blue Bay Shepherd retains the loyal and protective nature of the German Shepherd. Its intelligence, agility, and adaptability make it an ideal companion for various roles, from service to family pet.

Considerations for Prospective Owners

Prospective owners must carefully consider the unique needs and characteristics of the Blue Bay Shepherd before bringing one into their home. While these dogs make excellent pets, they require systematic attention, regular exercise, and consistent training. Additionally, the Blue Bay Shepherd’s double coat necessitates frequent grooming to maintain its health and appearance. Potential owners should be prepared to invest time, effort, and resources in providing the best possible care for their canine companion.

Blue Bay Shepherd profile car

Blue Bay Shepherd lies on the grass

The Blue Bay Sheepdog deserves a special profile book because of its unique physical characteristics and temperament.

awaited German Shepherd update

That’s why we know everything about the German Shepherd’s appearance and personality. Because this breed has been the most popular dog in the world for many years.

The thinning eyelashes give them a blue coat color, but the body proportions, coat length and general physical appearance are similar to a standard GSD. So what is a Blue Bay Shepherd? What is the temperament of a Blue Bay Shepherd? Here is the answer!

luxury blue steel

The Blue Bay German Shepherd coat is blue due to the presence of diluted Blue German Shepherd genes. The Blue Bay Shepherd has a medium-length coat that is more like its wolf ancestors than the German Blue Shepherd. A double jacket allows you to easily cope with the cold weather and also provides insulation against the summer heat. The tail is fluffy, long and pointed. The ears are in proportion to the rest of the body (I’m sure Vicki is as pleased with this as I am) and the eyes are a striking shade of green. The contrasting eye color of the dark blue jacket is stunning. Blue Bay Shepherd puppies have bright blue eyes that turn green after a few weeks of growth.

and their aggression and possessiveness are deeply embedded in their genetic code. According to Spencer, Southern Breeze Ranch’s dogs are very quiet and do not exhibit the aggression or possessive behavior typical of wolves. This is good news for those who have always wanted to legally purchase a wolf or wolf-like dog. The temperament of these large dogs is very normal. They do not exhibit aggressive behavior like most GSD breeds. Some Blue Bay Shepherds are mixed with Alaskan Malamutes or Siberian Husky dogs and have a calm and patient demeanor.

Your exercise needs are our focus at Blue Bays. Because they are large dogs, they require a lot of activity and require a lot of activity. Of course, walking is a great way to relax and impress others with its beauty, but Blue Bay requires concentrated effort to expend energy. He knows children well and is somewhat playful. However, Blue Bay obeys only the most authoritative members of the family. Although he may agree to certain rules and orders from other family members, most of his respect goes to the “head” of the family.

Health and life expectancy

A Blue Bay Shepherd puppy is lying down and looking ahead

The health status of this breed is not yet known and there is no list of diseases affecting this breed. I think this is a clear sign that Spencer’s efforts to reduce health problems are paying off.
A Google search for Blue Bay Shepherd health questions did not return any reputable web pages to confirm this. Hip dyspepsia and oedema have been reported but cannot be predicted without testing.

According to the International Wolf Center, the myth that wolf dogs live longer than domestic dogs creates unrealistic expectations among people who want to buy a wolf dog. However, their life expectancy is about the same as that of large dogs.

So I did some first grade mat and figured out that the average age of a Blue Bay Shepherd should be between 9 1/2 and 12 years old. Remember that wolves live an average of 6 to 8 years in the wild. However, in theory they can live up to 20 years in captivity.

need food

Based on the owner’s comments on Spencer’s page, I would say you should open a Blue Bay diet bank account. All joking aside, they can eat a lot and I can only assume that you shouldn’t be using the commercial dog food variety made from your own garden as a quality diet.

If you are going to buy such a rare breed of dog, you probably intend to take the best care of it. The best course of action in this situation is to contact Vicki by email or phone, or contact the person who purchased Blue Bay from Vicki.

This is my heart is blue

It really happened. When I heard about the Blue Bay Shepherd Breeder in Florida, I had to know what it was.

Vicki Spencer’s determination to realise her vision may inspire other breeders to follow suit or create demand without rushing. For potential dog owners, this means that a new category of dog breeding has been created. In other words, a wolf-like dog that retains only the best characteristics of the GSD and wolf-dog heritage.

Thinking of buying Blue Bay? I say: Come on. But not without a plan.