Changing nose – what is that? How’s a dog supposed to change his nose, huh?
This article isn’t about abnormal dogs with super self-repair powers when their noses fall off, it’s just about the amazing one nasal pigmentation in dogs.
So if you want to know what exactly a changeable nose in dogs is and why dogs have it, please read our article.
What is meant by a changeable nose in a dog?
One Changing nose in the dog means his nose fades from black to pink or light brown seasonally.
The funny thing about a change nose is that the color change is actually related to the seasons, more precisely it depends on the UV radiation. In strong sunlight, a darkly pigmented dog’s nose protects better against sunburn.
Yes, dogs can actually get sunburned. If you would like to learn more about this, please read our article on sunburn in dogs and how you can protect a sensitive dog from strong UV rays.
Here’s how pigmentation in change-nosed dogs changes by season:
In summer: Dark Dog Nose
In the winter: Bright dog nose
Why does the dog’s nose change color?
The Dog Nose Color changes depending on the UV radiation. A change nose is pigmented black in summer, while it turns light brown or pink in winter.
This is at least the case with dogs with changeable noses!
But even in dogs that do not have a so-called changing nose, the color of the nose can change over time and that is not bad at all!
Good to know:
If your dog’s nose changes color (fading in most cases), don’t worry. It’s just a pigment change, similar to people with freckles.
Which dog breeds have a changeable nose particularly often?
In principle, every dog can have a changeable nose. This phenomenon also often occurs in mixed breeds.
Especially when it comes to a dog from a foreign adoption, dog owners are often amazed. If the color of the dog’s nose suddenly changes, many suspect that there is a disease behind it – but that’s not the case!
If your dog from Spain, Portugal or other warm regions lives with you in less sunny Germany for a while, the color of his nose may change. If the nose has faded in winter, it may also remain as light.
A changeable nose can often be observed in these dog breeds:
Small side fact:
A changeable nose is also called a snow nose in dogs.
If the nose changes color – is that always a changeable nose?
No, if the dog’s nose changes colour, it is not always a change of nose.
The nasal pigmentation can also change over the course of a dog’s life.
We can hardly believe it either, but there are people who are bothered by a light-colored dog nose. It doesn’t matter to your dog what color his nose is.
However, if you still want to give your pigmentation a boost, there are some natural and effective dietary supplements such as elderberry, carotene, spirulina or seaweed flour.
Conclusion
If you find that the Your dog’s nose discolored from black to light brown or pinkno need to worry at all!
It doesn’t matter if your dog has a changeable nose or the pigments don’t come back at all, it doesn’t affect your dog in any way!
For some dog owners, weakly pigmented noses are considered a blemish. We find the bright little noses quite cute. What do you think?
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