Hair changing color in one spot? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Darlene68 · 03-19-2010, 09:46 AM

I noticed Bailey's hair on top of his back where it parts it is getting lighter in one area, but it still seems to be remaining darker everywhere else on his back. Does anyone know why? Will the color eventually lighten up all over?

yorkieusa · 03-19-2010, 11:01 AM

I had to look to see how old he was 'cause I couldn't remember. It seems like at a year old that is late to start changing color, but I guess you're never too old!

Otherwise, I don't know.

joeyandtanksmom · 03-19-2010, 08:31 PM

he could be changing color...Joey was over a year old when his back started having one or two silver hairs...now there are more, and he's almost 2...I've heard that they can be a few years old before their "final" color has been achieved.

maddieadoptedme · 03-20-2010, 03:04 AM

Maddie is 1 1/2 year old and she is turning slate blue down the middle of her back where her part is. Its about 2 inches down both sides now---looks like she had a dye job thats starting to grow out and needs redone-lol

DerbyLayne · 03-20-2010, 04:15 AM

Derby's top of his head started changing white/light tan months ago, and when it started I thought he was going bald. His back has been changing more and more since in the last 2-3 months. It's a mix between silver and black. I can't wait for him to change completely, which I hope he does! He's almost 9 months now.

I keep thinking he's a mix, but do Yorkie mixes still change the color of their coat?? There's so much Yorkie about him, who knows.

rockbaker · 03-20-2010, 08:09 AM

do you apply a topical flea ointment on your baby's back?

Mine has hair change color in the spot where I put his advantix..it grows out very soon...

just a thought....

roxanne

Darlene68 · 04-05-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rockbaker

do you apply a topical flea ointment on your baby's back?

Mine has hair change color in the spot where I put his advantix..it grows out very soon...

just a thought....

roxanne

Nope, No flea ointment used!

MyTrixie143 · 04-05-2010, 07:51 PM

There is a good chance his whole back will change color. Some don't start changing until a couple years old. Scampers didn't start changing color until he was 3 years old.

Darlene68 · 04-07-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

There is a good chance his whole back will change color. Some don't start changing until a couple years old. Scampers didn't start changing color until he was 3 years old.

Okay, thanks!

Sweet Apple · 04-07-2010, 01:52 PM

Miss Apple Pudiny Pie has had me bumfuddled w/her hair colors...She started out black and tan, of course, then turned the steel blue, which I thought was it...THEN, she started turning really golden blonde, all over, and I thought I was going to have a blonde yorkie (like me ), but now there is a consistent strip all the way down her back that is the dark steel blue grey (?)...There's about 1/2 " of length in this steel blue grey color...That girl just can't stay out of the dye bottles lol...Apple is 1 year 5 months and 1 week old...

Darlene68 · 04-09-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

Miss Apple Pudiny Pie has had me bumfuddled w/her hair colors...She started out black and tan, of course, then turned the steel blue, which I thought was it...THEN, she started turning really golden blonde, all over, and I thought I was going to have a blonde yorkie (like me ), but now there is a consistent strip all the way down her back that is the dark steel blue grey (?)...There's about 1/2 " of length in this steel blue grey color...That girl just can't stay out of the dye bottles lol...Apple is 1 year 5 months and 1 week old...

I know, isn't it something!? I find yorkies so interesting!

BLADE · 04-13-2010, 09:10 PM

I read somewhere that different coat textures change at different rates. Some don't acheive full color until 3 years! Kimbo is 11 months old and his back has very recently started to change colors.

03-19-2010, 09:46 AM	#1
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Hair changing color in one spot? I noticed Bailey's hair on top of his back where it parts it is getting lighter in one area, but it still seems to be remaining darker everywhere else on his back. Does anyone know why? Will the color eventually lighten up all over? __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

03-19-2010, 11:01 AM	#2
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I had to look to see how old he was 'cause I couldn't remember. It seems like at a year old that is late to start changing color, but I guess you're never too old! Otherwise, I don't know. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

03-19-2010, 08:31 PM	#3
joeyandtanksmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA Posts: 557	he could be changing color...Joey was over a year old when his back started having one or two silver hairs...now there are more, and he's almost 2...I've heard that they can be a few years old before their "final" color has been achieved. __________________ Sandy: Joey & Tank's Mom Jackson Ryan

03-20-2010, 03:04 AM	#4
maddieadoptedme Spoiled Rotten Rescue Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Living In The Moment Posts: 2,690	Maddie is 1 1/2 year old and she is turning slate blue down the middle of her back where her part is. Its about 2 inches down both sides now---looks like she had a dye job thats starting to grow out and needs redone-lol __________________ Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth. Misty, Maddie and Jordie's Mom

03-20-2010, 04:15 AM	#5
DerbyLayne YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 390 Blog Entries: 1	Derby's top of his head started changing white/light tan months ago, and when it started I thought he was going bald. His back has been changing more and more since in the last 2-3 months. It's a mix between silver and black. I can't wait for him to change completely, which I hope he does! He's almost 9 months now. I keep thinking he's a mix, but do Yorkie mixes still change the color of their coat?? There's so much Yorkie about him, who knows. __________________

03-20-2010, 08:09 AM	#6
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	hair change do you apply a topical flea ointment on your baby's back? Mine has hair change color in the spot where I put his advantix..it grows out very soon... just a thought.... roxanne __________________ winston & corky

04-05-2010, 07:51 PM	#8
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	There is a good chance his whole back will change color. Some don't start changing until a couple years old. Scampers didn't start changing color until he was 3 years old. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

04-07-2010, 01:52 PM	#10
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	Miss Apple Pudiny Pie has had me bumfuddled w/her hair colors...She started out black and tan, of course, then turned the steel blue, which I thought was it...THEN, she started turning really golden blonde, all over, and I thought I was going to have a blonde yorkie (like me ), but now there is a consistent strip all the way down her back that is the dark steel blue grey (?)...There's about 1/2 " of length in this steel blue grey color...That girl just can't stay out of the dye bottles lol...Apple is 1 year 5 months and 1 week old...

04-13-2010, 09:10 PM	#12
BLADE YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 251	I read somewhere that different coat textures change at different rates. Some don't acheive full color until 3 years! Kimbo is 11 months old and his back has very recently started to change colors. __________________ Team Kimbo