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browniesmom622 · 11-21-2006, 07:12 PM

its called Snow nose 2 of mine get it (not yorkies)

Snow nose causes the nose to fade to brown in winter; normal color returns as summer approaches. Snow nose occurs mainly in white-coated breeds; the color change can become permanent in older dogs. It is not associated with disease.

Technically called "hypopigmentation" (or snow nose, winter nose) it results from loss of sunlight, and causes the nose to fade to brown in winter; normal colour returns as summer approaches. Snow nose occurs mainly in light-coated breeds; the colour change can become permanent in older dogs. It is not associated with disease.

Another reason for this condition is a deficiency of B vitamins, PABA in particular.

Get rid of plastic food bowls and replace them with metal or ceramic bowls since some pets may be allergic to plastic. Plastic dish dermatitis can occur if the dog eats or drinks out of plastic or rubber bowls. It is triggered by a reaction to an antioxidant found in the dishes.

pretty much the same thing Jen said lol

bettyeanne · 11-21-2006, 07:15 PM

It's called "snow nose" and it's caused from lack of exposure to the sun. The reason I know, after we were in Colorado, Toto's little nose got a light brown spot in the middle. In a blind panic we took her to Alameda East in Denver ... to find out about that and to have her checked for any "defects". The doctor laughed and told us what it was and not to worry, all her dogs get that. The only thing, we have to watch for the other places that are black, i.e., her eyelids, lips, etc. She said that if the light spots appear in other places such as these, that it can be a sign of serious conditions. I just touch up the little spot if it shows in pictures!!

BTW ... she was pronounced "perfect" .... they didn't consider a little snow nose a defect!

browniesmom622 and I must have posted at the same time!!! Toto's has to be lack of sunshine because Miss Prissy Paws will only eat from glass bowls! What a princess!!! LOL

browniesmom622 · 11-21-2006, 07:17 PM

Lol ^

RascalLucy · 11-21-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Akina

Mine is still little pinkish brown. Still very cute but too bad she has non-traditional yorkie nose.... But I'm already in love with my Momiji!!! I'm picking her up tomorrow from the breeder!!!

What a beautiful face! I love that picture.

blondflava · 11-22-2006, 04:45 AM

It must be a lack of sunshine... Peppper eats and drinks from cermic bowls and gets Missing Link everyday. Well, they're talking Rain in the weather department... Not much I can do

lisatodd · 11-22-2006, 06:09 AM

mine are both black

abbie's mom · 11-22-2006, 06:22 AM

Wow.....Abbie hardly ever goes out, and her nose (so far) is jet black. I will definitely watch it through the winter months, though!

I was told, also, about the plastic reaction. Someone cautioned me not to let my dogs drink from plastic, because it could result in patches of pink on their noses. I switched to glass right after we got Abigail.

CardsGrl · 11-23-2006, 12:57 AM

wow that is why i love this site so much learn something new all the time... i will have to watch that 2 both mine are black now but will watch also didnt know that about plastic i know what mine are getting from santa now then !!!! lol

rydizz · 04-06-2011, 10:47 PM

I have found a pic of a Yorkie with an actual light brown/tannish nose.. seems odd and I've never seen anything like it....

11-21-2006, 07:12 PM	#16
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	its called Snow nose 2 of mine get it (not yorkies) Snow nose causes the nose to fade to brown in winter; normal color returns as summer approaches. Snow nose occurs mainly in white-coated breeds; the color change can become permanent in older dogs. It is not associated with disease. Technically called "hypopigmentation" (or snow nose, winter nose) it results from loss of sunlight, and causes the nose to fade to brown in winter; normal colour returns as summer approaches. Snow nose occurs mainly in light-coated breeds; the colour change can become permanent in older dogs. It is not associated with disease. Another reason for this condition is a deficiency of B vitamins, PABA in particular. Get rid of plastic food bowls and replace them with metal or ceramic bowls since some pets may be allergic to plastic. Plastic dish dermatitis can occur if the dog eats or drinks out of plastic or rubber bowls. It is triggered by a reaction to an antioxidant found in the dishes. pretty much the same thing Jen said lol Attached Thumbnails __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

11-21-2006, 07:15 PM	#17
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	It's called "snow nose" and it's caused from lack of exposure to the sun. The reason I know, after we were in Colorado, Toto's little nose got a light brown spot in the middle. In a blind panic we took her to Alameda East in Denver ... to find out about that and to have her checked for any "defects". The doctor laughed and told us what it was and not to worry, all her dogs get that. The only thing, we have to watch for the other places that are black, i.e., her eyelids, lips, etc. She said that if the light spots appear in other places such as these, that it can be a sign of serious conditions. I just touch up the little spot if it shows in pictures!! BTW ... she was pronounced "perfect" .... they didn't consider a little snow nose a defect! browniesmom622 and I must have posted at the same time!!! Toto's has to be lack of sunshine because Miss Prissy Paws will only eat from glass bowls! What a princess!!! LOL __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein Last edited by bettyeanne; 11-21-2006 at 07:18 PM.

11-21-2006, 07:17 PM	#18
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	Lol ^ __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

11-22-2006, 04:45 AM	#20
blondflava Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 1,183	It must be a lack of sunshine... Peppper eats and drinks from cermic bowls and gets Missing Link everyday. Well, they're talking Rain in the weather department... Not much I can do __________________ Izabela ... and Pepper Rest in peace, Kora, you're always in my

11-22-2006, 06:09 AM	#21
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	mine are both black __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

11-22-2006, 06:22 AM	#22
abbie's mom Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,593 Blog Entries: 4	Wow.....Abbie hardly ever goes out, and her nose (so far) is jet black. I will definitely watch it through the winter months, though! I was told, also, about the plastic reaction. Someone cautioned me not to let my dogs drink from plastic, because it could result in patches of pink on their noses. I switched to glass right after we got Abigail. __________________ Ask Abi

11-23-2006, 12:57 AM	#23
CardsGrl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern, Illinois Posts: 416	wow that is why i love this site so much learn something new all the time... i will have to watch that 2 both mine are black now but will watch also didnt know that about plastic i know what mine are getting from santa now then !!!! lol __________________ Cindy

04-06-2011, 10:47 PM	#24
rydizz Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CT, USA Posts: 20	I have found a pic of a Yorkie with an actual light brown/tannish nose.. seems odd and I've never seen anything like it.... Attached Thumbnails