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SnowWa · 12-22-2005, 07:03 PM

My puppy's black hair is turning silver.

The problem is that the still-remaining black hair more toward the ends now is the worst stuff in the world. I don't even know how to describe it but to say it is totally impossible - It is thin and appears to be matted. There is no way I can get a comb or brush through it without my pup screaming ....won't even try!

I cut this terrible black hair off his tummy a few weeks ago, and the new almost white (albiet short) hair seems soft and doesn't appear to matte --so far.

I am cutting the remaining black hair off as new hair grows in. The newer silver hair seems to be better. The newer hair probably won't be the best hair in the world either, but it certainly is nicer and more manageable than the black that is growing out.

His new silver hair may be a mixture of black and silver, but all the roots look white to me right now. I am not sure about this. (The hair I have been describing is on his back, sides, and belly --- not his face or legs).

Has anyone ever seen anything like this before? Has anyone ever had to resort to almost shaving their dog (or at least cutting off puppy hair) - to get a new and better coat of hair?

Thanks for any replies. Carol Jean

PS: With my pup's coat as short as it is - he does look presentable and is a very cute little guy - I don't care what color he ends up being.

12-22-2005, 07:03 PM	#1
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Puppy hair!!!!! My puppy's black hair is turning silver. The problem is that the still-remaining black hair more toward the ends now is the worst stuff in the world. I don't even know how to describe it but to say it is totally impossible - It is thin and appears to be matted. There is no way I can get a comb or brush through it without my pup screaming ....won't even try! I cut this terrible black hair off his tummy a few weeks ago, and the new almost white (albiet short) hair seems soft and doesn't appear to matte --so far. I am cutting the remaining black hair off as new hair grows in. The newer silver hair seems to be better. The newer hair probably won't be the best hair in the world either, but it certainly is nicer and more manageable than the black that is growing out. His new silver hair may be a mixture of black and silver, but all the roots look white to me right now. I am not sure about this. (The hair I have been describing is on his back, sides, and belly --- not his face or legs). Has anyone ever seen anything like this before? Has anyone ever had to resort to almost shaving their dog (or at least cutting off puppy hair) - to get a new and better coat of hair? Thanks for any replies. Carol Jean PS: With my pup's coat as short as it is - he does look presentable and is a very cute little guy - I don't care what color he ends up being. __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.