4chis
Chihuahua Pup  
KRISTY
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Post by 4chis on Jun 27, 2011 1:30:47 GMT
Just wondering if Lacey's nose color will fill in or will it stay this way? She is 8 mos so Im hoping it will eventually turn all black ...  |
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Post by Kristi on Jun 27, 2011 1:56:35 GMT
It probably will not fill, usually their pigmentation is "complete" by 10-12 weeks of age, after that you're kinda SOL. You could try giving her some kelp to darken it up, but what she has is called a butterfly nose and it's not totally uncommon. FWIW, I have always loved her wee little nose!
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Post by Paula on Jun 27, 2011 2:05:05 GMT
Aw she is so adorable. I don't think it will fill in either though. My Pip has a butterfly nose too. I think it's pretty cute.  |
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4chis
Chihuahua Pup
KRISTY
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Post by 4chis on Jun 27, 2011 2:07:51 GMT
Oh Boooo..... I was really hoping for a nice black nose  |
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Post by brodysmom on Jun 27, 2011 2:52:24 GMT
Brody's nose was completely black from a tiny puppy until he was about 1.5 years. Then it started lightening up. Now he has the butterfly nose. Booooooooooooo. I like the all black noses too. Baby Brody with a black nose -  A teenage Brody with a black nose -  A big boy Brody with a butterfly nose just starting -  All grown up -  |
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Post by Kristi on Jun 27, 2011 3:29:49 GMT
I sometimes wonder if the lack of pigmentation has to do w/ a raw diet...? IDK why but I seem to see more raw fed dogs w/ the lighter noses. Leah has ink black pigment but the very center of her nose is slightly pink, something no one but me would notice, but I keep hoping it doesn't get lighter!! Bryco also does not have as black of pigment as when he had prior to being put on raw...?
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Post by Paula on Jun 27, 2011 3:51:21 GMT
That's interesting how Brody's nose has changed and become lighter. I never noticed he had a butterfly nose until just now. My Pom had a black nose and then lost pigment on hers, but she was quite old by the time it happened.
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Post by brodysmom on Jun 27, 2011 4:12:48 GMT
That's an interesting theory Kristi. He has been raw fed since he was 4 months old. I have heard that kelp will help with pigment. Maybe I need to run down to puget sound and get him some seaweed. HA.
I have also heard that a butterfly nose (or snow nose) can develop because of lack of sunlight. Hence, it happens more in the winter and will sometimes darken up in the summer. Happens a LOT in the nordic breeds (huskies, malamutes, samoyeds, etc.)
I tend to think it's just genetic.
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