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Cherry eye (Prolapsed gland of nictitans)
Some people have ask what is a cherry eye so I have taken this opportunity to show it to those that haven't seen the condition before cherry eyes have no known mode of inheritance other than it is a polygenic trait probably due to the shape of the lovable face This is the most prevalent inherited defect that we know of 
Cherry eyes are very common in american cocker spaniels
This is a blue roan female puppy with a cherry eye
 
 
This is a profile of the same pup
 This condition is repaired or removed by a vet
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