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Post ReplyBlack Spot on tongue by makolady on 07 November 2005 - 03:11 |
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| Can anyone tell me why some german shepherds have a black spot on their tongues? Do you know if this comes only from german lines? Thanks for responses! | |
Black Spot on tongue by Hudson on 07 November 2005 - 03:11 |
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| I can't tell you why the black spots are there but it is very common. I have several with the black spots and they are all German lines. | |
Black Spot on tongue by SGBH on 09 November 2005 - 13:11 |
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| You know I guess this animal is still evolving. 25 years ago, I never saw the black spots on the tongue, but now it is common to see those black/purple splotches splashed across the tongue. Each appears to be unique, sort of like abstract art. Stephen | |
Black Spot on tongue by DKiah on 09 November 2005 - 14:11 |
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| Have had and seen many dogs with the black spots..... for many many years.... American show lines, European lines and many different breeds as well.... I've been told it's a pigment indicator.. not sure how true that is but every one of those dogs had great pigment!! All I know is it doesn't mean they have Chow in them!! A very common comment often made by the general public.. | |
Black Spot on tongue by prasac on 09 November 2005 - 18:11 |
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| My dog has the same black spot on his tongue & I found it very unusual. But seems like all r experiencing the same thing..lets c what other ppl have to say abt this! | |
Black Spot on tongue by knightenhaus on 09 November 2005 - 18:11 |
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| Hi guys! I have found the very same thing. MOST of my GSD's have black spots. The american lines have them just like the german lines do. I have also heard that it is an indicator of good pigmentation and I do believe that it is true as the dogs I have also have excellent pigment. I have had pups as young as 6 weeks displaying this 'beauty mark' LOL. Someone once told me that it was where the tongue was bitten and it turned dark color due to the formation of scar tissue, but I do not believe that at all. Anyone else have any ideas about why the spots are there? | |
Black Spot on tongue by vfg on 09 November 2005 - 20:11 |
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| When I was a child we had the presumption that in order to be sure that the puppy was a "pure" GSD the real test was whether he had a "black spot" on his tongue :) | |
Black Spot on tongue by prasac on 12 November 2005 - 07:11 |
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| I have never heard of that the black spot on the gsd's tongue is a surity or so to say of the dog being pure bred. Has anyone ever heard about it? Is it true? | |
Black Spot on tongue by GSDfan on 13 November 2005 - 00:11 |
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| Saying that a black spot is an indication of purity is nonsense, there are plenty of PURE GSD's without it. A friend of mine was selling a litter of GSD's and someone came to look at the litter interested in buying a pup. He opened all their mouths and looked at their tounges. When asked what he was doing he said "I am looking for a black spot to make sure their purebred" my friend thought he was crazy. However, I have heard that it is an indication of good pigment though. | |
Black Spot on tongue by Hudson on 13 November 2005 - 01:11 |
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| Sorry about the above mistake. I bought a dog back because an ignorant vet told the person that bought the dog that it had chow in it because it had a black spot on the tongue. I talked to the vet and told her with my setup it would be impossible for my dogs to have any chow in them but she said she had seen dogs breed through a chain link fence. I saw another post that said they had a dog bred through a chain link fence. If it ever happens again I would love to have a picture. I had a dog that had a severely cut penis from trying to mate through the chain link but I do not think it would be possible. The man that bought the pup that was returned sent me pictures of the pup at about a year old and I sent them to the vet, but of course I didn't get a response from her. | |
Black Spot on tongue by stary_eyed_angel on 13 November 2005 - 02:11 |
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| I was the one who mentioned dogs bred through a fence. The bitch was a chihuahua and the male that got her was of uncertain parentage but very small. Being so small they had no diffuculty getting the job done. I am honestly not sure if it can happen with a large dog but I find it best to not find out so I keep my dogs with me until they are spayed. What country is the vet in? If the USA, what state? I want to make sure I never get anywhere near her. I hate stupid vets. They cost too many loved pets their lives. | |
Black Spot on tongue by Hudson on 13 November 2005 - 02:11 |
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| Stary eyed angel. The vet was in MS in the State of Mississippi in the good ole USA. I am sure they have these kind of vets everywhere. I am sure that she is a knowlegeable vet but she is very breed ignorant. | |
Black Spot on tongue by GSDfan on 14 November 2005 - 05:11 |
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| How bout' posting the vets info and we can all send her pictures of "pure" German shepherds with black spots on their tounges so she doesn't do that again. What did you say to her, I don't think I could have kept my cool if I were you. | |
Black Spot on tongue by stary_eyed_angel on 14 November 2005 - 06:11 |
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| Is the vet anywhere near Keesler AFB in Biloxi? My brother lives there though he's PCSing soon. I'd have a been a royal bitch to her to say the least. I am about tired of people telling me what my dogs are. They have done that since I was a child with every breed and it's getting really old. My current mutt is lab/shar pei/blue heeler/aussie shep mix. She has pretty feathering from the aussie in her but everyone and their cousin says it MUST be from a golden retriever because apparently no other breed has any kind of feathering. I am about to shove a dog breed book into a very comfortable place so they can see all the breeds with feathing. Seeing as that's where their heads are I figure it's the best place to put it so they can read it. | |
Black Spot on tongue by tighe on 14 November 2005 - 22:11 |
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| It's a "place treat here" spot ;-) | |
Black Spot on tongue by Hudson on 15 November 2005 - 03:11 |
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| GSD Fan I sent the vet pictures of the pup about a year later. The man that bought the dog that I bought back, sent me several pictures of the pup and I sent the pics to the vet with a curt little note with them. Stary Eyed Angel.. The vet is in Jackson MS | |
Black Spot on tongue by jade on 15 November 2005 - 21:11 |
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| I recall the winner of the USA Nationals in 1975[ I believe it was in Dallas], had a black spot on his tounge. I think the owners name was Wayne Hammer,and the dogs name was Neko.I also had a Marko vom Cellerand son at the same time that had a black spot on his tounge.I also have 2 dogs currently that have black spots on their tounges ,so its been around for at least 30 years.I believe that it means they have black spots like some humans have beauty marks,moles etc. | |
Black Spot on tongue by SUPER-DAVE on 16 November 2005 - 07:11 |
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| All things are possible even stary eye'd angels, simply close your eyes and imagine them. I think the dumb blonds have been in-breeding with red and black heads too, and the recesive gene (Dumb) is coming out all over the place. We need to establish a new breed standard for blonds. (start with no fence matings) it's causing metal polution of the brain. | |
Black Spot on tongue by quietflight72 on 26 July 2008 - 23:07 |
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my golden retriever is almost 2.i just noticed a black spot on his tounge.i dont thin that it was there before. |
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Black Spot on tongue by Bob McKown on 26 July 2008 - 23:07 |
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I just looked and my male has a black spot on his tounge and it is shaped like the virgin mary!!!! will I make the tabloids? |
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