{"id":16078,"date":"2022-03-25T10:56:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:56:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:56:01","slug":"why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dogs fur changing Colour?"},"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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Why_is_my_dogs_fur_changing_Colour\" title=\"Why is my dogs fur changing Colour?\">Why is my dogs fur changing Colour?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Why_is_my_dogs_black_fur_turning_brown\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s black fur turning brown?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s black fur turning brown?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#What_age_do_puppies_fur_change_color\" title=\"What age do puppies fur change color?\">What age do puppies fur change color?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Why_is_my_dogs_brown_fur_turning_white\" title=\"Why is my dogs brown fur turning white?\">Why is my dogs brown fur turning white?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_fur_to_change_color\" title=\"Is it normal for a dog fur to change color?\">Is it normal for a dog fur to change color?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#What_causes_discoloration_in_dogs_fur\" title=\"What causes discoloration in dogs fur?\">What causes discoloration in dogs fur?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Why_is_my_dogs_fur_turning_brown\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s fur turning brown?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s fur turning brown?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Why_has_my_black_lab_turned_brown\" title=\"Why has my black lab turned brown?\">Why has my black lab turned brown?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#How_do_I_keep_my_dogs_fur_black\" title=\"How do I keep my dogs fur black?\">How do I keep my dogs fur 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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Can_a_puppies_fur_change_from_black_to_brown\" title=\"Can a puppies fur change from black to brown?\">Can a puppies fur change from black to brown?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Do_puppies_fur_change_color\" title=\"Do puppies fur change color?\">Do puppies fur change color?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Do_puppies_fur_get_lighter_or_darker_as_they_get_older\" title=\"Do puppies fur get lighter or darker as they get older?\">Do puppies fur get lighter or darker as they get older?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#How_do_you_determine_what_color_puppies_will_be\" title=\"How do you determine what color puppies will be?\">How do you determine what color puppies will be?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Do_brindle_puppies_change_color\" title=\"Do brindle puppies change color?\">Do brindle puppies change color?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Why_is_my_dogs_fur_turning_white\" title=\"Why is my dogs fur turning white?\">Why is my dogs fur turning white?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#At_what_age_do_dogs_fur_turn_white\" title=\"At what age do dogs fur turn white?\">At what age do dogs fur turn white?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-colour\/#Why_is_my_dogs_coat_changing_colors\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s coat changing colors?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s coat changing colors?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_fur_changing_Colour\"><\/span>Why is my dogs fur changing Colour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fur Color Change Due to Aging <b>The most common cause of color change in dogs is simply the natural aging process. Puppies often do not gain their adult coloration until they reach maturity, so if you&#8217;re adopting a puppy, you may notice some changes to its coloring as it nears adulthood.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_black_fur_turning_brown\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s black fur turning brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During winter months, most dogs&#8217; coats will darken again due to <b>limited sun exposure. Many professional dog grooming products offer detanglers that also contain sunscreen for fur, which will protect fur from damaging sunrays.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_puppies_fur_change_color\"><\/span>What age do puppies fur change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We start to change color somewhere <b>between 6 and 18 months old. Our final color is anywhere from a light silver blue to dark slate blue. Our puppy coat had a different texture than our adult coat too. The puppy coat was more open and softer in texture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_brown_fur_turning_white\"><\/span>Why is my dogs brown fur turning white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vitiligo <b>Sometimes, the reason your dog&#8217;s fur is turning white is a condition call vitiligo. Vitiligo is a rare skin condition that can cause pigment loss in certain patches of skin and fur. While the causes of vitiligo are unknown, many scientists believe that the condition is hereditary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_fur_to_change_color\"><\/span>Is it normal for a dog fur to change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many breeds have coats that change over time. Puppies will generally be a different color than the adult dog. Medications, sunlight, nutritional status and skin disease can all be factors in changing and dog&#8217;s coat color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_discoloration_in_dogs_fur\"><\/span>What causes discoloration in dogs fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Red fur staining is caused by <b>a compound called porphyrin. Porphyrins are iron-containing molecules produced when the body breaks down red blood cells. They are removed from the body primarily through feces, but are also in urine, tears and saliva.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_fur_turning_brown\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s fur turning brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the chemical level, red-brown fur staining is <b>caused by a compound called porphyrin. Porphyrins are iron containing molecules produced when the body breaks down red blood cells. They are removed from the body primarily through faeces. However, porphyrin can also be excreted through tears, saliva, and urine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_has_my_black_lab_turned_brown\"><\/span>Why has my black lab turned brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most likely reason for a black Lab turning brown is <b>due to aging. Brown can be a transitional color as greying begins. Other causes of your black Lab&#8217;s visual change include hormonal imbalances, skin disorders, or chronic diseases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_my_dogs_fur_black\"><\/span>How do I keep my dogs fur black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Improve the Color on a Black Dog&#8217;s Coat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Examine your dog&#8217;s diet.  <\/li>\n<li>Bathe your pooch with a shampoo formulated for dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Spritz your dog with a leave-in coat conditioner between baths.  <\/li>\n<li>Brush your dog regularly.  <\/li>\n<li>Place a brightly colored collar or bandanna on your dog.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_puppies_fur_change_from_black_to_brown\"><\/span>Can a puppies fur change from black to brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Snowflake. Activist \ud83d\ude09 In Siberian huskies <b>puppies can change colour quite considerably. For example, some puppies can start off looking sable (red), if they have a brown nose they will stay sable as adults, but if they have a black nose their coat will will change to grey as they mature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_fur_change_color\"><\/span>Do puppies fur change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fur Color Change Due <b>to Aging<\/b> The most common cause of color change in dogs is simply the natural aging process. Puppies often do not gain their adult coloration until they reach maturity, so if you&#8217;re adopting a puppy, you may notice some changes to its coloring as it nears adulthood.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_fur_get_lighter_or_darker_as_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do puppies fur get lighter or darker as they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>While the adult coat is darker than the puppy coat in many breeds, there are those in which the adult coat is lighter. While the age at which the puppy coat sheds varies by breeds, most puppies lose their original coats by the age of six months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_determine_what_color_puppies_will_be\"><\/span>How do you determine what color puppies will be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When dogs breed, the mother and father each randomly contribute one allele from each locus, giving each allele a 50% chance of being passed on to the pups. <b>One of the alleles at each locus is dominant and determines the traits, like coat color, portrayed in the dog<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_brindle_puppies_change_color\"><\/span>Do brindle puppies change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog coat color genes don&#8217;t just switch specific colors or patterns on and off individually. <b>They also switch other pattern and color genes on and off too! So to be brindle requires a brindle gene, and a specific type of Agouti gene.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_fur_turning_white\"><\/span>Why is my dogs fur turning white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like humans, dogs tend to go gray as part of their natural aging process. And just like us, <b>as dogs get older, the pigment cells responsible for color (specifically, melanin) stop being produced; this causes the strands to come out at a lighter shade, like gray or white.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_dogs_fur_turn_white\"><\/span>At what age do dogs fur turn white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As your dog ages, their melanin levels gradually lower and the gray hairs become more abundant and widespread on your dog. As a rule of thumb, dogs begin to sprout their first gray hairs <b>near the age of 5 years old<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_coat_changing_colors\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s coat changing colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many breeds have coats that change over time. Puppies will generally be a different color than the adult dog. <b>Medications, sunlight, nutritional status and skin disease can all be factors in changing and dog&#8217;s coat color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dogs fur changing Colour?Why is my dog&#8217;s black fur turning brown?What age do puppies fur change color?Why is my dogs brown fur turning white?Is it normal for a dog fur to change color?What causes discoloration in dogs fur?Why is my dog&#8217;s fur turning brown?Why has my black lab turned&#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\/16078"}],"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=16078"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16078\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}