{"id":15620,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:36","slug":"do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Do dogs have white or black skin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Do_dogs_have_white_or_black_skin\" title=\"Do dogs have white or black skin?\">Do dogs have white or black skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Why_is_dogs_skin_black\" title=\"Why is dog&#8217;s skin black?\">Why is dog&#8217;s skin black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Do_all_dogs_have_white_skin\" title=\"Do all dogs have white skin?\">Do all dogs have white skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Do_dogs_have_different_Colour_skin\" title=\"Do dogs have different Colour skin?\">Do dogs have different Colour skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Do_dogs_have_black_or_white_skin\" title=\"Do dogs have black or white skin?\">Do dogs have black or white skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#What_skin_color_do_dogs_have\" title=\"What skin color do dogs have?\">What skin color do dogs have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Can_dogs_skin_be_black\" title=\"Can dogs skin be black?\">Can dogs skin be black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Is_black_skin_on_dogs_normal\" title=\"Is black skin on dogs normal?\">Is black skin on dogs normal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Why_would_a_dogs_skin_turn_black\" title=\"Why would a dog&#8217;s skin turn black?\">Why would a dog&#8217;s skin turn black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_dogs_skin_to_be_black\" title=\"Is it normal for a dogs skin to be black?\">Is it normal for a dogs skin to be black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#How_do_you_treat_black_skin_on_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat black skin on dogs?\">How do you treat black skin on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#What_color_is_my_dogs_skin_supposed_to_be\" title=\"What color is my dog&#8217;s skin supposed to be?\">What color is my dog&#8217;s skin supposed to be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Why_are_all_dogs_skin_white\" title=\"Why are all dogs skin white?\">Why are all dogs skin white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Do_dogs_have_different_color_skin\" title=\"Do dogs have different color skin?\">Do dogs have different color skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#What_color_should_dog_skin_be\" title=\"What color should dog skin be?\">What color should dog skin be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Why_do_dogs_have_different_skin_Colours\" title=\"Why do dogs have different skin Colours?\">Why do dogs have different skin Colours?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_have_black_skin\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to have black skin?\">Is it normal for dogs to have black skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#What_is_the_skin_color_of_a_dog\" title=\"What is the skin color of a dog?\">What is the skin color of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Do_dogs_have_white_skin\" title=\"Do dogs have white skin?\">Do dogs have white skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#What_color_is_a_dogs_skin\" title=\"What color is a dog&#8217;s skin?\">What color is a dog&#8217;s skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#What_determines_dog_skin_color\" title=\"What determines dog skin color?\">What determines dog skin color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Why_does_my_dogs_skin_look_black\" title=\"Why does my dog&#8217;s skin look black?\">Why does my dog&#8217;s skin look black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Can_a_dog_have_black_skin\" title=\"Can a dog have black skin?\">Can a dog have black skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dogs_skin_is_black\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog&#8217;s skin is black?\">What does it mean when a dog&#8217;s skin is black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-white-or-black-skin\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_skin_to_darken\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs skin to darken?\">Is it normal for dogs skin to darken?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_white_or_black_skin\"><\/span>Do dogs have white or black skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to know about the color of a dog&#8217;s skin is that it can be a range of colors. If the skin is another color but white, it is known as pigmented and can be a range of colors. <b>Some of these colors may be naturally black, but they could also be purple, pink or even yellow<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_dogs_skin_black\"><\/span>Why is dog&#8217;s skin black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyperpigmentation is a darkening and thickening of the skin seen in dogs. It is not a specific disease but <b>a reaction of a dog&#8217;s body to certain conditions. Hyperpigmentation appears as light-brown-to-black, velvety, rough areas of thickened, often hairless skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_have_white_skin\"><\/span>Do all dogs have white skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can have black skin or pink skin &#8212; which color skin they have depends on a particular gene. If they have black skin, the coat will usually be any <b>color except white; if they have pink skin, the coat will be white.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_different_Colour_skin\"><\/span>Do dogs have different Colour skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The skin and coat of a dog may sometimes change color, becoming lighter or darker. This may be a normal process or may be due to a serious disease. If the skin or coat has a color other than white, it is said to be pigmented.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_black_or_white_skin\"><\/span>Do dogs have black or white skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to know about the color of a dog&#8217;s skin is that it can be a range of colors. If the skin is another color but white, it is known as pigmented and can be a range of colors. <b>Some of these colors may be naturally black, but they could also be purple, pink or even yellow<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skin_color_do_dogs_have\"><\/span>What skin color do dogs have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog&#8217;s skin should be <b>pink or black, depending on the pigments common to their breed or their individual genetic history  both are entirely normal. It should be free of crusting, itching, scaling, black or white spots, and infected or hot and inflamed areas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_skin_be_black\"><\/span>Can dogs skin be black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hyperpigmentation is a darkening and thickening of the skin seen in dogs. It is not a specific disease but a reaction of a dog&#8217;s body to certain conditions. Hyperpigmentation appears as light-brown-to-black, velvety, rough areas of thickened, often hairless skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_black_skin_on_dogs_normal\"><\/span>Is black skin on dogs normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Change in pigment can occur due to a number of reasons, and if darker skin pigment accumulates on the skin, this will cause darkening of the skin. Hyperpigmentation is a term used for increase in the pigmentation on dog skin, which is considered to be more <b>than what is normal for that particular dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_dogs_skin_turn_black\"><\/span>Why would a dog&#8217;s skin turn black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes such as skin allergy in dogs, scratching, skin infection due to bacteria, skin inflammation due to skin parasites, and self-trauma by dogs with activities such as scratching, rubbing, licking, and biting at their own skin are commonly seen in dogs with skin problems. These all can lead to hyperpigmentation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_dogs_skin_to_be_black\"><\/span>Is it normal for a dogs skin to be black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hyperpigmentation can be normal as a dog ages. Mild darkening of the skin from exposure to the sun and elements can occur, particularly in dogs with light or white coats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_black_skin_on_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat black skin on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatments for black skin disease will differ per dog; there is no set protocol that will work for every dog. The overall goal for treatments is to have your dog re-grow their coat and prevent a recurrence of hair loss. <b>Spaying or neutering your dog should be the first step in their treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_my_dogs_skin_supposed_to_be\"><\/span>What color is my dog&#8217;s skin supposed to be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog&#8217;s skin should be <b>pink or black, depending on the pigments common to their breed or their individual genetic history  both are entirely normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_all_dogs_skin_white\"><\/span>Why are all dogs skin white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to know about the color of a dog&#8217;s skin is that it can be a range of colors. If the skin is another color but white, it is known as pigmented and can be a range of colors. <b>Some of these colors may be naturally black, but they could also be purple, pink or even yellow<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_different_color_skin\"><\/span>Do dogs have different color skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What skin colors do dogs have? The first thing to know about the color of a dog&#8217;s skin is <b>that it can be a range of colors. If the skin is another color but white, it is known as pigmented and can be a range of colors. Some of these colors may be naturally black, but they could also be purple, pink or even yellow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_dog_skin_be\"><\/span>What color should dog skin be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog&#8217;s skin should be <b>pink or black, depending on the pigments common to their breed or their individual genetic history  both are entirely normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_have_different_skin_Colours\"><\/span>Why do dogs have different skin Colours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like with our skin, <b>dark pigment in a dog&#8217;s skin is the result of melanin production. It is normal for dogs to have more melanin in certain areas of their skin. Generally, darker areas of skin produce darker fur. Some breeds, such as the arctic breeds, have dark skin as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_have_black_skin\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to have black skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog gets older, their skin will become darker. It won&#8217;t necessarily change color, but if your dog has a pink belly then you will likely see it become darker when they age. <b>It is normal and not something to be concerned about<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_skin_color_of_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the skin color of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog&#8217;s skin should be <b>pink or black, depending on the pigments common to their breed or their individual genetic history  both are entirely normal. It should be free of crusting, itching, scaling, black or white spots, and infected or hot and inflamed areas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_white_skin\"><\/span>Do dogs have white skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hyperpigmentation is a darkening and thickening of the skin seen in dogs. It is not a specific disease but a reaction of a dog&#8217;s body to certain conditions. Hyperpigmentation appears as light-brown-to-black, velvety, rough areas of thickened, often hairless skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_a_dogs_skin\"><\/span>What color is a dog&#8217;s skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog&#8217;s skin should be <b>pink or black, depending on the pigments common to their breed or their individual genetic history  both are entirely normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_determines_dog_skin_color\"><\/span>What determines dog skin color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The skin and coat of a dog may sometimes change color, becoming lighter or darker. This may be a normal process or may be due to a serious disease. If the skin or coat has a color other than white, it is said to be pigmented.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_skin_look_black\"><\/span>Why does my dog&#8217;s skin look black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes such as skin allergy in dogs, scratching, skin infection due to bacteria, skin inflammation due to skin parasites, and self-trauma by dogs with activities such as scratching, rubbing, licking, and biting at their own skin are commonly seen in dogs with skin problems. These all can lead to hyperpigmentation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_have_black_skin\"><\/span>Can a dog have black skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to know about the color of a dog&#8217;s skin is that it can be a <b>range of colors. If the skin is another color but white, it is known as pigmented and can be a range of colors. Some of these colors may be naturally black, but they could also be purple, pink or even yellow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dogs_skin_is_black\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog&#8217;s skin is black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyperpigmentation<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_skin_to_darken\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs skin to darken?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog&#8217;s skin turning dark can be considered normal when your dog ages. Mild darkening of the skin due to exposure to the sun and elements can always occur. This is particularly true in pups with light or white coats.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do dogs have white or black skin?Why is dog&#8217;s skin black?Do all dogs have white skin?Do dogs have different Colour skin?Do dogs have black or white skin?What skin color do dogs have?Can dogs skin be black?Is black skin on dogs normal?Why would a dog&#8217;s skin turn black?Is it normal for a dogs&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15620"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15620"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15620\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}