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Miasmommy · 06-20-2014, 09:17 AM

Question for breeders or those who know about Yorkie genetics:

I recently adopted a rescue Yorkie that has flesh colored eye rims and lips but a black nose. She has some itching and hairloss that the vet attributed to allergies, but in my research about allergies and skin issues I found out about the condition called Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) and I am now afraid that it may be what my dog has. I would like to know two things:

1- Does the fact that she has flesh colored eye rims and lips mean she automatically has CDA?

2- She has some hairloss on her head which is blonde not blue. Does that rule out CDA?

Anything you know for sure about the condition may help in some way so I welcome your opinions and advice.

I honestly thought about returning her to the rescuer but my heart won't let me, so now it is all about helping her feel better (and if possible, look better too).

I will post pictures separately.

06-20-2014, 09:17 AM	#1
Miasmommy Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2014 Location: Trujillo Alto, PR, USA Posts: 10	Question for breeders or... Question for breeders or those who know about Yorkie genetics: I recently adopted a rescue Yorkie that has flesh colored eye rims and lips but a black nose. She has some itching and hairloss that the vet attributed to allergies, but in my research about allergies and skin issues I found out about the condition called Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) and I am now afraid that it may be what my dog has. I would like to know two things: 1- Does the fact that she has flesh colored eye rims and lips mean she automatically has CDA? 2- She has some hairloss on her head which is blonde not blue. Does that rule out CDA? Anything you know for sure about the condition may help in some way so I welcome your opinions and advice. I honestly thought about returning her to the rescuer but my heart won't let me, so now it is all about helping her feel better (and if possible, look better too). I will post pictures separately.