Why is his nose turning brown??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Roccosmommy · 11-10-2010, 09:16 AM

Rocco's adorable, shiny, black little nose is turning brown. Why??? I just love his little so-cute-it-looks-fake black nose so much I could chew it off his face!! Is it possible he's wearing off the pigment when he "buries" his treats in the corner of the hardwood floors? Seriously, I hear "squeak, squeak, squeak", and it's the little monkey's nose squeaking against the floor as he buries his treausures with non-existent dirt! Ok, maybe his bigger problem here is not his nose color, now that I think of it.

Any input?

chachi · 11-10-2010, 09:21 AM

Ive read on here before from a breeder that they can turn because of lack of sunlight. I quess its more common for it to happen in the winter and their nose can fade so much that its pink

Roccosmommy · 11-10-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Ive read on here before from a breeder that they can turn because of lack of sunlight. I quess its more common for it to happen in the winter and their nose can fade so much that its pink

Never heard of that. I would highly doubt that it's from lack of sunlight for him, because he's outside often and sleeps in sun spots every day the sun is out. It's not very noticeable, but besides me loving his little black nose, I also want to be sure it's not a health issue. Maybe I'll call the vet.

RileyDC · 11-10-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Roccosmommy

Rocco's adorable, shiny, black little nose is turning brown. Why??? I just love his little so-cute-it-looks-fake black nose so much I could chew it off his face!! Is it possible he's wearing off the pigment when he "buries" his treats in the corner of the hardwood floors? Seriously, I hear "squeak, squeak, squeak", and it's the little monkey's nose squeaking against the floor as he buries his treausures with non-existent dirt! Ok, maybe his bigger problem here is not his nose color, now that I think of it.

Any input?

I have never heard of that....but I just had to smile... [as he buries his treausures with non-existent dirt] - Riley does the Same Thing!!!! and then he sits and stares at me wanting me to go find it.

chachi · 11-10-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Roccosmommy

Never heard of that. I would highly doubt that it's from lack of sunlight for him, because he's outside often and sleeps in sun spots every day the sun is out. It's not very noticeable, but besides me loving his little black nose, I also want to be sure it's not a health issue. Maybe I'll call the vet.

Like I said I read it on here Ive never experienced it to know for sure. I do know mine spend alot of time indoors in the winter and their noses have neverv turned but this isnt the first or second time Ive read on here if it happening

salazark · 11-10-2010, 10:20 AM

How old is Rosco? It could be just genetics. Their fur changes color and I assume that their nose could too. I doubt it is sunlight. Yorkies that are show dogs don't necessarily spend much time outside and they have black noses. This is just my opinion - based on my own simple brain - not any knowledge of the subject!

Patti · 11-10-2010, 12:48 PM

My Roxie's nose has turned brown in the center, almost like the black was rubbed off. She never rubs it though. I wonder too what it is.

Roccosmommy · 11-10-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by salazark

How old is Rosco? It could be just genetics. Their fur changes color and I assume that their nose could too. I doubt it is sunlight. Yorkies that are show dogs don't necessarily spend much time outside and they have black noses. This is just my opinion - based on my own simple brain - not any knowledge of the subject!

Rocco is 11 months old, so I guess it could be genetic. Your opinion about show dogs does make sense.

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Originally Posted by Patti

My Roxie's nose has turned brown in the center, almost like the black was rubbed off. She never rubs it though. I wonder too what it is.

That's exactly where Rocco's has changed. It's not very noticeable right now, but seems to be getting lighter over the past month or so.

baby yorkie · 11-10-2010, 02:12 PM

Both Ally's and Tia's nose look the same way. I remember thinking that Ally rubbed the black off her nose too when she was younger. She was never a hide-my-toy kind of baby, but Tia is BIG TIME.

Ally will turn 2 years old on New Years Eve an Tia will turn one year three weeks later.

11-10-2010, 09:16 AM	#1
Roccosmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,293	Why is his nose turning brown??? Rocco's adorable, shiny, black little nose is turning brown. Why??? I just love his little so-cute-it-looks-fake black nose so much I could chew it off his face!! Is it possible he's wearing off the pigment when he "buries" his treats in the corner of the hardwood floors? Seriously, I hear "squeak, squeak, squeak", and it's the little monkey's nose squeaking against the floor as he buries his treausures with non-existent dirt! Ok, maybe his bigger problem here is not his nose color, now that I think of it. Any input? __________________ "The little furry buggers are just deep, deep wells you throw all your emotions into." ~ Bruce Schimmel

11-10-2010, 09:21 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Ive read on here before from a breeder that they can turn because of lack of sunlight. I quess its more common for it to happen in the winter and their nose can fade so much that its pink __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-10-2010, 12:48 PM	#7
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	My Roxie's nose has turned brown in the center, almost like the black was rubbed off. She never rubs it though. I wonder too what it is. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-10-2010, 10:20 AM	#6
salazark Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 941	How old is Rosco? It could be just genetics. Their fur changes color and I assume that their nose could too. I doubt it is sunlight. Yorkies that are show dogs don't necessarily spend much time outside and they have black noses. This is just my opinion - based on my own simple brain - not any knowledge of the subject!

11-10-2010, 02:12 PM	#9
baby yorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 947	Both Ally's and Tia's nose look the same way. I remember thinking that Ally rubbed the black off her nose too when she was younger. She was never a hide-my-toy kind of baby, but Tia is BIG TIME. Ally will turn 2 years old on New Years Eve an Tia will turn one year three weeks later.