Longevity
Life expectancy
With good living conditions, an appropriate diet and regular veterinary follow-up, the Ojos Azules can live a long time. Its observed longevity is generally between 12 and 18 years, with variations linked to lineage, lifestyle and the quality of medical prevention.
Build
A robust breed?
The breed is rather robust overall and is not distinguished by any particular fragility currently recognized. Its rarity nevertheless requires remaining attentive to the quality of matings and the seriousness of breeding, because a restricted genetic base demands responsible selection.
Watch points
What to watch for
Vigilance focuses mainly on the genetic management of breeding and on general preventive measures applicable to pet cats. A serious breeder must be able to explain the lineage, the crosses carried out and the measures taken to avoid the problems historically associated with the first subjects.
Historical cranial anomalies : The first subjects highlighted a risk of potentially serious cranial deformation, now limited by careful genetic selection and the avoidance of crossings between two blue-eyed individuals.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
The Ojos Azules does not have any extreme characteristic that would make it suited to particular climatic conditions. It lives very well indoors in a temperate environment, readily seeks comfort in the cold season and appreciates secure outdoor access especially when the weather is mild.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
This cat must retain a supple and harmonious silhouette. To limit weight gain, rations must be adapted to its age and activity level, avoid overly frequent treats and encourage daily play, especially in individuals living mainly in an apartment.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Keep vaccinations and annual veterinary check-ups up to date.
- Monitor weight and body condition throughout life.
- Clean the eyes and ears regularly if needed.
Vaccination
Ojos Azules vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Ojos Azules? Like all dogs, the Ojos Azules receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Ojos Azules is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Ojos Azules vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your Ojos Azules?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Ojos Azules
A standard veterinary follow-up with an annual exam, vaccination, oral and dental check-up and monitoring of body condition is generally suitable. In breeding, attention must also focus on genealogical consistency and on the absence of risky crosses around the gene responsible for blue eyes.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
