No, it was not a result of gene splicing scientists but apparently is a result of an excess of biliverdin, the pigment which gives bile, as well as some bruises, their green color.
It is found in excess in humans with diseases of the liver and is one of two substances which color the skin and eyes of those suffering from jaundice.
With so few cases reported, it is hard to tell what problem is at work in these green puppies. Luckily the puppies pigmentation will return to normal in a few days. Otherwise, the AKC would be looking to breed them as the perfect
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