I don't remember how old Hot Rod was, but I think he was about 5 - 5 1/2 mos at his first groom and he had black tips. I hadn't realized they would be gone.
I was so sad to see it gone when I picked him up.
then at his 2nd groom, he looked as though he were 2 different dogs. His head was completely white and his body was completely back except his paws. hahaha