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by Renz on 26 December 2007 - 16:12
Help - I know this has been addressed before on this board. However I need some direction. Why is my GSD's nose turning slightly pick - it was as black as night for 5 years. He has stainless steal bowls - no plastic. He does have some plastic toys and sticks his head in the snow...........I have heard it called snow nose before. However, it started to turn in October before all the snow. Please give me your thoughts on this. I must be doing something wrong. Thank you in advance.
by Renz on 26 December 2007 - 17:12
#1. He does not have a fault nose - not if he was not born with a pink nose - you might want to check out your references.........
#2. Who said anything about breeding. I am one that is an advocate for only the "True" breeders should be breeding...............
by Blitzen on 26 December 2007 - 17:12
I think your dog has what is commonly called a snow nose. When the weather gets warm again it will return to the original black color. It is not a fault.
by Renz on 26 December 2007 - 17:12
Blitzen-
Bless your heart - I trust you. Is it because it get dry?
by Louise M. Penery on 26 December 2007 - 17:12
Renz,
This definitely not a genetic issue. It has nothing to do with dryness either. Perhaps you should consider feeding your dog some kelp (or dark green, leafy vegetables) during the fall and winter months.
I'm wondering if snow nose may have something to do with the lack of sunlight to provide for adequate metabolism of vitamin D. I know that many human doctors (including mine) recommend vitamin D supplementation during the winter. I wouldn't mess with this in dogs as short-term depigmentation of the nose is largely a cosmetic issue.
by Renz on 26 December 2007 - 18:12
Louise,
I respect your opinion. Yes - here in the midwest we do need cod liver oil - I will feed more leafy greens. Thanks.
by Jenijenjen on 26 December 2007 - 18:12
Renz
If you breed this dog to any female, all the puppies will be born with pink noses!!! :-P (lol)
Jen
by Jenijenjen on 26 December 2007 - 18:12
Sorry. I couldnt resist.
It is not considered a breed fault, Judges and most educated breeders know of this issue.
Jen
by Brittany on 26 December 2007 - 18:12
Renz, Don't listen to CindyGSD fallacies. It's quite noticeable that she doesn't know what the hell shes talking about so don't take anything serious from her.
Your dog doesn't have a faulty nose. Hes having a snow aka winter nose. The nose pigmentation will eventually go back to normal.
Go to http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/grooming/snownose.htm to learn more about the snow nose :) It's very useful ;)
by Brittany on 26 December 2007 - 18:12
CindyGSD,
I'm sure the judge knows all about snow / winter noses. Judges in general aren't stupid.
Please get yourself educated before making yourself look more like a fool.
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