Bud's Winter Nose
Technically called "hypopigmentation", snow nose or winter nose, is when the centre of a solid black nose turns pink or brown during the winter. Generally a seasonal condition resulting from loss of sunlight, it is not restricted to the winter months. It is most common in light coloured breeds and can become permanent in older dogs.
Seasonal winter nose is not a health concern. However, if the condition is permanent:
- It is best to rule out the possibility of an underlying thyroid problem.
- If plastic feeding bowls are being used, that the dog is not allergic to plastic.
- Be cautious in sunny weather as the lack of pigmentation increases the risk of sunburn.
Except with Siberian Huskies, winter nose is not acceptable in the show ring.
Bud's Winter Nose
Technically called "hypopigmentation", snow nose or winter nose, is when the centre of a solid black nose turns pink or brown during the winter. Generally a seasonal condition resulting from loss of sunlight, it is not restricted to the winter months. It is most common in light coloured breeds and can become permanent in older dogs.
Seasonal winter nose is not a health concern. However, if the condition is permanent:
- It is best to rule out the possibility of an underlying thyroid problem.
- If plastic feeding bowls are being used, that the dog is not allergic to plastic.
- Be cautious in sunny weather as the lack of pigmentation increases the risk of sunburn.
Except with Siberian Huskies, winter nose is not acceptable in the show ring.