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Puppies change color?
Hello everyone!
First of all, I'm very happy to report that Lucky is in perfect health! The vet supported your theories about her calming down with age and even being influenced by the new, dominant puppy. He said we shouldn't worry, but I'll probably still be a little careful to give her extra hugs when I can, because she thrives on affection and I wouldn't want her to think she's being replaced My question is about the puppy. He was a dark dark black when he got him, but then his fur started dulling out a bit and looking less inky. Then he started getting a few grey furs in his beard, and now they've pretty much taken over his face and neck. I've googled it and people say it might indicate an allergy or infection, but his fur only started changing recently and his diet hasn't changed :/ He's a mini poodle/Lhasa Apso mix, and almost 7 months old. Here's a timeline of his cute little face. I just wanted to get your personal opinions on the matter, since you guys know better than anyone else on the internet! Last edited by mirtilo; January 6th, 2011 at 08:28 AM. Reason: Added picture, as promised :) |
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Honestly, I don't know, but I do caution against the run to label what seems to be everything an allergy these days. To be sure ask your Vet or your breeder.
I do know for sure, for sure that some breeds DO change colour. There was a breeder of Chow Chows near us and I was in just as the puppies were changing. It is the NEATEST thing. Everybody knows this breed has a blue tongue. But they don't start out blue, they start out pink and change around 12 weeks of age, which the puppies were when I saw them. AND, their coats change colour too. These puppies were born black but they were turning red. The breeder knew they would have red coats. It's as if their coats and tongues switch colour. They were both, coats and tongues, quite motley when I saw them. And SO CUTE. It's a wonder I got out of there without one snuck under my coat. Black Chow Chows are born black. Lucky is awfully cute no matter the colour. |
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It is perfectly normal for puppies to change colour as they get older. With some breeds it's very subtle while other breeds are have more obvious changes.
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Very normal. Don't worry.
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Longblades, a niece of mine has two Chow Chows, so they must be cute.
Mirtilo, you'd get a bigger surprise if your pup was a cattle dog. They are born white, then change to either blue/black and tan, or red speckled. |
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Thanks so much, everyone! Means the world to me, knowing that my dogs are okay
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